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Parcel Verifier

The parcel reference checksum process is used to validate operational parcel identifiers. These normally contain dashes and look like: 3-598-21508-8

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Parcel Verifier
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Clone the starter repo
Candidate gets the full project locally — README, source, tests, runner config.
Step 2
Run the visible tests
Public test file is right there. Expectations are explicit from minute one.
Step 3
Make tests pass, push
Candidate works in their own style, pushes reviewable commits for your team.
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  • Cargo.toml

The full README and the hidden test suite are available once you open the byte in your CodeSubmit workspace. Candidates never see the hidden tests.

Skills tested
int string conversionloops
Difficulty
Standard

Standard engineering judgment. Multiple edge cases worth handling.

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