Make primary authentication method (PACE/BAC) configurable - #271
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What
Adds an
authenticationMethodparameter toreadPassport(...)letting callerschoose whether PACE or BAC is attempted first, with automatic fallback
to the other if the primary fails. Replaces the previous
skipPACE: Boolflag.Why
Upstream hardcodes PACE-first. Some document/reader combinations are more
reliable starting with BAC; this gives integrators that control instead of an
all-or-nothing skip.
Also included
PACE selection deterministic and avoids picking an unsupported mapping.
path now that PACE/BAC are symmetric).
and Chip Authentication support detection.
Notes