Can anybody explain the logic behind djb2 hash funcition.

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Can anybody explain the logic behind the use of djb2 hash function as a good option for strings. The algorithm can be found at http://www.cse.yorku.ca/~oz/hash.html

Why is it that 5381 and 33 hold such an importance in djb2 algorithm ???

Thanks, De Costo

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