> Your code uses the (one and only) CRC-32 polynomial 0x04c11db7, so just > describing it as the "CRC-32" function should be sufficient documentation. > It's the same CRC function as used by PKZIP, Ethernet, and chksum. > It's not compatible with the Intel CRC32 instruction which uses the > CRC-32C polynomial (0x1EDC6F41).
The fact that you describe it as "the one and only" - and then describe a *second* polynomial - kinda proves my point about needing documentation. My paranoia about this comes from trying to find the "right" CRC16 for reading SD cards. There were a number to choose from :-P
