Password Generator
A secure Java-based desktop application for generating strong, customizable passwords with advanced features
Project Overview
This Password Generator is a robust Java desktop application developed with Java Swing GUI framework that creates highly secure and customizable passwords. The application implements advanced cryptographic algorithms and follows security best practices to generate passwords that meet modern security standards. It features a comprehensive set of customization options, password strength analysis, and secure password management capabilities.
Key Features
- Customizable Password Length (8-64 characters)
- Multiple Character Set Options (Uppercase, Lowercase, Numbers, Symbols)
- Password Strength Analysis with Visual Indicators
- Copy to Clipboard with One-Click Functionality
- Password History with Secure Local Storage
- Exclusion of Similar Characters (I, l, 1, O, 0)
- Pattern-based Password Generation Options
- Professional Java Swing GUI with Modern Design
Project Screenshots
Main Generator Interface
Password Settings Panel
Password Strength Analysis
Password History View
Challenges & Solutions
Challenge
Implementing cryptographically secure random number generation in Java
Solution
Utilized Java's SecureRandom class with proper seeding for true randomness
Challenge
Creating an intuitive Swing GUI with modern look and responsive design
Solution
Implemented custom Swing components with proper layout managers and styling
Project Statistics
What I Learned
Technical Skills
- Java Swing GUI development and component management
- Cryptographically secure random number generation
- File I/O operations for password history storage
- Clipboard integration using Java's Toolkit
Soft Skills
- Security-focused application design principles
- User interface design for security tools
- Password security best practices
- Documentation for security applications
Tools & Practices
- Java SecureRandom implementation
- Swing layout managers (BorderLayout, GridBagLayout)
- Event handling in Java GUI applications
- JUnit testing for security applications
Future Enhancements
Password Manager
Expand into full password manager with encrypted storage
Cloud Sync
Add encrypted cloud synchronization for multi-device access
Mobile App
Develop Android version using Java/Kotlin
Browser Extension
Create browser extension for web password generation