Re: Credit card validation (Luhn check algorithm)

From: Date: Wed, 22 May 2002 14:57:19 +0000
Subject: Re: Credit card validation (Luhn check algorithm)
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LIMBOURG Arnaud wrote:
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. ouch, and the day someone needs it in another place than authentication ... (s)he will have to know?
it simply is an algorithm isnt it? -- Wolfram ... translating template engine .... http://sf.net/projects/simpletpl ... authentication system .... http://sf.net/projects/auth

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