[Solved] This Flask code snippet throws an error:from werkzeug.security import generate_password_hash hashed = generate_password_hash(123456)What is the cause? | Flask

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This Flask code snippet throws an error:

from werkzeug.security import generate_password_hash
hashed = generate_password_hash(123456)

What is the cause?

AWerkzeug is not imported correctly

Bgenerate_password_hash requires two arguments

CHashing integers is not supported by any library

DPassword must be a string, not an integer

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check input type for generate_password_hash
The function expects a string password, not an integer.
Step 2: Identify the error cause
Passing an integer causes a type error; converting to string fixes it.
Final Answer:
Password must be a string, not an integer -> Option D
Quick Check:
Passwords must be strings for hashing [OK]

Quick Trick: Always pass passwords as strings to hash functions [OK]

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