Programming for bank

[PRESENT321]

I just wanted to get some advice.

I've had a few years experience in web site design and server-side
programming and am fairly confident in my skills.
There is a local Credit Union wanting to add a few features to their
site (bill pay, transfer money between banks) and I am interested in
the job.

However, I've never worked for a bank before. Any suggestions about
how to win the job, and how to ensure my work is secure enough for this
application would be greatly appreciated. Also, will I have a
liability issue if something goes horribly wrong?

Thanks in advance for you help.

Matthew

[PRESENT321]

Hmm. I apologize for taking this so far afield.

Now I'm in something of a quandary. This thread has so much good info!
Is it better to start a new thread over there, or post a pointer to
this one?

Matthew

[Jerry Stuckle]

PR********@gmai l.com wrote:

Hmm. I apologize for taking this so far afield.

Now I'm in something of a quandary. This thread has so much good info!
Is it better to start a new thread over there, or post a pointer to
this one?

Matthew

Matthew,

You're getting off on another topic - business issues. It's better to
discuss those in a business group.

Just start a new thread over there.

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[PRESENT321]

Quoting Jerry:
But do you use transactional processing? It's quite a bit different
than non-transactional, and most web sites do NOT use it. And when
you're dealing with potential concurrent updates from multiple sources,
it's a huge concern.

Short answer: yes, I have used transactional processing. But only a
minimal amount.
Something like:
Insert junk into orders;
SELECT MAX(ID) AS OrderID from orders;
Wrapped in a transaction.

If two orders go in spectacularly close, the transaction will still
work properly.
I'm sure I have much more reading on the subject :-)

Quoting NC:
You understand SSL very well.

Hmm. I know that it encrypts data as it travels over the Internet, and
should be used for all sensitive form submissions and all pages
containing sensitive information.
Is there anything more a person needs to know?
Quoting NC:
You have basic domain expertise in banking (i.e., you know what a
routing number is, etc.)

Hmm. I do know what a routing number is, but only because I set myself
up with PayPal. Not really that incredible.
I suspect this might be my weakness.

Does anyone have any suggestions for learning more on the subject?

Matthew

[PRESENT321]

Gottcha. I'll stick to the technology issues here from now on.
Thanks Jerry!

[Jerry Stuckle]

PR********@gmai l.com wrote:

Quoting Jerry:

Short answer: yes, I have used transactional processing. But only a
minimal amount.
Something like:
Insert junk into orders;
SELECT MAX(ID) AS OrderID from orders;
Wrapped in a transaction.

There is a lot more to transactional programming than this.

For instance - how to you handle updating a record? I.E. a guy checks
his checking account balance and finds they has $500 in the account.
So, he decide to transfer $300 to savings - so he does it. But between
the time he checked his balance and he transferred the money, his wife
got $300 from the ATM. He is now overdrawn.

If two orders go in spectacularly close, the transaction will still
work properly.
I'm sure I have much more reading on the subject :-)

It's more than just reading. It's something which takes experience.

Does anyone have any suggestions for learning more on the subject?

Matthew

You really need to get some experience in the banking world, ideally by
working as part of a team where you can learn the ins and outs of what's
required.

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