Composite Numbers vs Prime Factors

Developers should learn about composite numbers for applications in cryptography (e meets developers should learn prime factors for implementing efficient algorithms in cryptography (e. Here's our take.

Composite Numbers

Nice Pick

Developers should learn about composite numbers for applications in cryptography (e

Pros

• g
• Related to: prime-numbers, number-theory

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Prime Factors

Developers should learn prime factors for implementing efficient algorithms in cryptography (e

Pros

• g
• Related to: number-theory, cryptography

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Composite Numbers if: You want g and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Prime Factors if: You prioritize g over what Composite Numbers offers.

The Bottom Line

Composite Numbers wins

Developers should learn about composite numbers for applications in cryptography (e