*       array. This hashing API accepts an arbitrary sequence of byte and multibyte values (via
 *       {@link Hasher}), but this is merely a convenience; these are always translated into raw
 *       byte sequences under the covers.
 *   <li><b>hash code:</b> each hash function always yields hash codes of the same fixed bit length
 *       (given by {@link #bits}). For example, {@link Hashing#sha1} produces a 160-bit number,