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Create a step-by-step explanation on how to implement the Luhn Algorithm for credit card validation using Python. You can use any resources you deem appropriate, but the explanation should be beginner-friendly and include code examples.

Here's a Python function you can use for the code example:

def is_valid_credit_card(card_number):
  """
  Checks if a credit card number is valid using the Luhn algorithm.

  Args:
    card_number: The credit card number as a string.

  Returns:
    True if the card number is valid, False otherwise.
  """
  card_number = card_number.replace(" ", "")  # Remove spaces
  if not card_number.isdigit() or len(card_number) < 13:
    return False

  # Reverse the number
  reversed_digits = [int(d) for d in str(card_number)][::-1]

  # Double every second digit
  doubled_digits = []
  for i, digit in enumerate(reversed_digits):
    if (i + 1) % 2 == 0:
      doubled_digit = digit * 2
      if doubled_digit > 9:
        doubled_digit -= 9
      doubled_digits.append(doubled_digit)
    else:
      doubled_digits.append(digit)

  # Sum all digits
  total_sum = sum(doubled_digits)

  # Check if the sum is divisible by 10
  return total_sum % 10 == 0

# Example usage
card_number = "1234567890123456" 
if is_valid_credit_card(card_number):
  print(f"Card number {card_number} is valid.")
else:
  print(f"Card number {card_number} is not valid.")

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In conclusion, the Luhn Algorithm provides a straightforward yet effective method for quickly checking the validity of credit card numbers. By understanding the simple mathematical steps involved, you can easily implement this algorithm in Python or any other programming language. This knowledge is not only useful for developers but also for anyone who wants to better understand how credit card validation works in our increasingly digital world.