RE: [PEAR-DEV] Credit card validation (Luhn check algorithm)
| From: | LIMBOURG Arnaud | Date: | Wed, 22 May 2002 14:49:26 +0000 |
| Subject: | RE: [PEAR-DEV] Credit card validation (Luhn check algorithm) | ||
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> Algorithms are offen used for validation.. Validation classes uses
> algorithms, looks like the chicken/egg problem..
Good point.
The thing is that how often to you need such algorithm like luhn or RC4 on a
standalone basis. Apart from validation ?
IMHO Validation makes more sense than algorithm. From the use point of view.
Arnaud.