Alice and Bob

From CryptoDox, The Online Encyclopedia on Cryptography and Information Security

The names Alice and Bob are commonly used placeholders for archetypal characters in fields such as cryptography. The names are used for convenience, since explanations such as "Person A wants to send a message to person B" can become difficult to follow, especially in complex systems involving many steps. Following the alphabet, the specific names have evolved into common parlance - helping technical topics to be explained in a more understandable fashion.

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• The Story of Alice and Bob