How should I access Boost SHA1 hash?

Question

I want to use boost::uuids::detail::sha1 to create a hash for a large binary blob.

See: boost uuid sha1

sha1 is in the detail namespace and as such should not be 'relied upon'. How can I create the SHA1 hash for my blob without instantiating objects in detail?

Answer 1

Your choices are:

• Use boost::uuids::detail::sha1, and if it changes in a future release, deal with it then.
• Find another implementation of sha1 (say in Crypto++, for example), and use that.