}
    return makeHash();
  }

  /**
   * Computes a hash code based on the data that have been provided to this hasher. This is called
   * after all chunks are handled with {@link #process} and any leftover bytes that did not make a
   * complete chunk are handled with {@link #processRemaining}.
   */
  protected abstract HashCode makeHash();

  // Process pent-up data in chunks