In PHP, how do I hash strings with strong typing?

This example demonstrates how to securely hash strings in PHP with type safety using the password_hash function.

hashing, PHP, password_hash, strong typing, security


        <?php
        // Function to hash a password
        function hashPassword(string $password): string {
            return password_hash($password, PASSWORD_BCRYPT);
        }

        // Example usage
        $password = "my_secure_password";
        $hashedPassword = hashPassword($password);

        echo "Hashed Password: " . $hashedPassword;
        ?>