Password Manager / 30_Days_Of_Java #284

[AnshNikhare]

Issue Number: #284

Project Proposal - Password Manager

Project Overview

The Password Manager is a Java-based desktop application designed to securely store and manage user passwords. It provides a graphical user interface for easy interaction and implements basic encryption for password security.

Objectives

1. Develop a user-friendly interface for password management
2. Implement secure storage of passwords using encryption
3. Provide password generation functionality
4. Allow categorization of passwords for better organization
5. Ensure data persistence between application sessions

Features

1. Password Storage

• Store passwords for various accounts
• Encrypt passwords using AES encryption
• Categorize passwords (e.g., work, personal, finance)

2. Password Generation

• Generate strong, random passwords
• Allow user to specify password length

3. User Interface

• Graphical User Interface (GUI) using Java Swing
• Easy-to-use forms for adding and retrieving passwords
• Dropdown menus for selecting categories and accounts

4. Security

• Implement a master password for accessing the application
• Use encryption for storing passwords
• Do not store the master password

5. Data Persistence

• Save encrypted password data to a local file
• Load saved data when the application starts

Technical Stack

• Programming Language: Java
• GUI Framework: Java Swing
• Encryption: AES (Advanced Encryption Standard)
• Data Storage: File-based serialization

Conclusion

The Password Manager project aims to provide a secure and user-friendly solution for password management. By implementing encryption and offering features like password generation and categorization, it will help users maintain strong, unique passwords for their various accounts.

[github-actions[bot]]

Thank you for submitting your pull request! 🙌 We'll review it as soon as possible. In the meantime, please ensure that your changes align with our [CONTRIBUTING.md]. If there are any specific instructions or feedback regarding your PR, we'll provide them here. Thanks again for your contribution! 😊