What are good alternatives to password hashing (Crypt::Argon2, bcrypt), and how do they compare?

Password hashing is essential for secure user authentication. This article explores good alternatives to traditional password hashing methods like Crypt::Argon2 and bcrypt, providing details on their features and comparisons.
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<?php // Example of using Argon2 for password hashing $password = "your_password_here"; // Hash the password $hashedPassword = password_hash($password, PASSWORD_ARGON2ID); // Verify the password if (password_verify($password, $hashedPassword)) { echo "Password is valid!"; } else { echo "Invalid password."; } ?>

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