Prime Numbers vs Composite Numbers

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

Prime Numbers

Nice Pick

Developers should learn about prime numbers for cryptography (e

Pros

• g
• Related to: number-theory, cryptography

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Composite Numbers

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

The Verdict

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

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

The Bottom Line

Prime Numbers wins

Developers should learn about prime numbers for cryptography (e