The-DevOps-Daily/terraform-provider-validatefx

Add SSN validator

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#455 opened on Nov 24, 2025

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Description

Implement US Social Security Number validator.

Requirements:

  • Validate format (XXX-XX-XXXX)
  • Check against known invalid ranges
  • Support both hyphenated and non-hyphenated input
  • Include privacy/security best practices in docs

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Research direction
Study the existing provider structure, then implement a new function that validates SSNs according to format and invalid ranges. Support both hyphenated and non hyphenated input. Document privacy best practices.
Tech stack
go
Domain
backend
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
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Fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
Go
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
75