Project Description
The "Password Generator" project aims to develop a user-friendly web application that generates strong, secure passwords based on user-defined criteria. The application will allow users to customize their password requirements, ensuring they create passwords that meet security standards while being easy to remember. This tool will be essential in helping users enhance their online security across various platforms.
Objectives
Allow users to generate secure passwords based on specified criteria (length, character types).
Provide options to copy the generated password to the clipboard.
Ensure the generated passwords are randomized and comply with security best practices.
Functional Requirements
Password Generation
User Input Options: Users can specify password length (e.g., 8-20 characters) and select character types (uppercase, lowercase, numbers, special characters).
Randomization Logic: The application will generate a password that meets the specified criteria.
Password Display: Once generated, the password will be displayed prominently on the screen.
User Interaction
Copy to Clipboard: Users can click a button to copy the generated password to their clipboard for easy use.
Reset Options: Users can reset the criteria to generate a new password without refreshing the page.
Non-Functional Requirements
Usability: The user interface should be clean and intuitive, allowing users to generate passwords quickly and easily.
Performance: The application should generate passwords instantly without noticeable delay.
Accessibility: Ensure the application is usable across various devices and screen sizes.
Use Cases
Generate Password: Users select criteria and generate a password.
Copy Password: Users copy the generated password to their clipboard.
Reset Criteria: Users reset the criteria to generate a different password.
User Stories
As a user, I want to select the length of the password so that I can create a password that meets my needs.
As a user, I want to choose which character types to include so that I can create a secure password.
As a user, I want to copy the generated password easily so that I can paste it where needed.
As a user, I want to reset the password criteria quickly so that I can generate a new password without hassle.
Technical Requirements
Frontend: Utilize HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to build an interactive user interface.
Randomization Algorithm: Implement a secure randomization algorithm to generate passwords that meet specified criteria.
API Endpoints (if applicable)
Password Generation
POST /generate: Accepts user-defined criteria and returns a generated password.
Implement basic input validation to ensure that the password length and criteria are reasonable.
Use HTTPS for secure communication if deployed online.
Performance
Ensure that the password generation process is efficient and provides immediate feedback to the user.
Optimize the algorithm for generating random passwords to minimize processing time.
Documentation
Provide user documentation explaining how to use the password generator. Create technical documentation detailing the implementation and potential enhancements for developers.
Glossary
Password Strength: A measure of how resistant a password is to guessing or brute-force attacks.
Randomization: The process of generating passwords using random character selections to enhance security.
Appendix
Include wireframes of the user interface and any relevant diagrams or additional references related to the project.
