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Check Digit Code Generator

Review checksum implementation templates for a chosen algorithm. Follow weights, modulus and character mapping with a test call.

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Diagnostic, Analysis & Utilities

Produce selected algorithm implementations.

Length: 10 chars
Calculated Check Character / Checksum
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Complete Validated Sequence:
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Arithmetic Steps & Mathematical Specification

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How Check Digit Code Generator Works?

The Check Digit Code Generator works by filling a language template with the selected algorithm's weights, modulus, and mapping, then returning a ready-to-use function with a test call.

  1. 1Select the algorithm.
  2. 2Select the language: JavaScript, Python, PHP, Java, C#, or SQL.
  3. 3Generate the function with input clean-up and the check calculation.
  4. 4Add a test call with a published reference vector.
  5. 5Copy the code into the project.

Check Digit Code Generator Formula

The generator output is function(payload) → check character, built from the same parameters as the calculators on this site.

template(language, { weights, modulus, direction, mapping }) → source code
assert f(reference_payload) == reference_check
  • reference_payload is a published test value.
Worked example: Python Luhn
def luhn(p): s = sum((2*d - 9 if 2*d > 9 else 2*d) if i % 2 == 0 else d for i, d in enumerate(map(int, reversed(p))))
return (10 - s % 10) % 10
luhn('7992739871') → 3

Check Digit Code Generator Conversion Table

The code generator table lists tested Python and JavaScript functions for 6 algorithms; each one was run against the test input shown.

AlgorithmPythonJavaScriptTest inputOutput
Luhndef luhn(p): s = sum((2*d - 9 if 2*d > 9 else 2*d) if i % 2 == 0 else d for i, d in enumerate(map(int, reversed(p)))); return (10 - s % 10) % 10const luhn = p => { let s = 0; [...p].reverse().forEach((c, i) => { let d = +c; if (i % 2 === 0) { d *= 2; if (d > 9) d -= 9; } s += d; }); return (10 - s % 10) % 10; };79927398713
GS1 Mod 10def gs1(p): s = sum(int(d) * (3 if i % 2 == 0 else 1) for i, d in enumerate(reversed(p))); return (10 - s % 10) % 10const gs1 = p => { const s = [...p].reverse().reduce((a, c, i) => a + (+c) * (i % 2 ? 1 : 3), 0); return (10 - s % 10) % 10; };5901234123457
ISBN-10def isbn10(p): c = (11 - sum(int(d) * (10 - i) for i, d in enumerate(p)) % 11) % 11; return 'X' if c == 10 else str(c)const isbn10 = p => { const c = (11 - [...p].reduce((a, d, i) => a + (+d) * (10 - i), 0) % 11) % 11; return c === 10 ? 'X' : String(c); };080442957X
IBANdef iban(cc, bban): n = int(''.join(str(int(ch, 36)) for ch in bban + cc + '00')); return f'{98 - n % 97:02d}'const iban = (cc, b) => { const n = BigInt([...(b + cc + '00')].map(ch => parseInt(ch, 36)).join('')); return String(98n - n % 97n).padStart(2, '0'); };GB / WEST1234569876543282
Spanish NIFdef nif(n): return 'TRWAGMYFPDXBNJZSQVHLCKE'[int(n) % 23]const nif = n => 'TRWAGMYFPDXBNJZSQVHLCKE'[Number(n) % 23];12345678Z
ISO 7064 MOD 11-2def mod11_2(p): ⏎ t = 0 ⏎ for d in p: t = (t + int(d)) * 2 % 11 ⏎ c = (12 - t) % 11 ⏎ return 'X' if c == 10 else str(c)const mod11_2 = p => { let t = 0; for (const d of p) t = (t + +d) * 2 % 11; const c = (12 - t) % 11; return c === 10 ? 'X' : String(c); };0000000218250097

What is Check Digit Code Generator?

A Check Digit Code Generator is a tool that writes check digit functions in common programming languages. The output saves developers from re-deriving weights and mapping rules.

Every generated function ships with a reference test, so the code can be checked before it reaches production.

What are the uses of Check Digit Code Generator?

There are 3 main uses of the Check Digit Code Generator, including form validation, backend services, and database checks.

  • Form validation: Front-end developers add checks to input fields.
  • Backend services: API developers validate identifiers on the server.
  • Database checks: DBAs add constraints in SQL.