Connexien

Connexien is a .NET Framework MVC application that powers the Connexien platform. It provides a seamless solution for organizing holiday gift exchanges, combining security, efficiency, and advanced cloud-based features.

Features

• Payment Integration: Secure and reliable payment processing with Stripe.
• .NET Framework 4.8: Ensures a stable and high-performance backend.
• Azure Cloud Storage: Provides scalable and secure data storage solutions.
• Entity Framework: Simplifies database management and interactions.
• AntiXSS: Protects against cross-site scripting attacks for enhanced security.
• Antlr: Implements a powerful parser for processing structured text.
• ASP.NET MVC: Enables the Model-View-Controller architecture for efficient web development.
• ASP.NET Razor: Delivers dynamic and server-side rendering of HTML.

Demo

Explore Connexien live at: Connexien

Installation

Follow these steps to set up the application:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ajcdev1227/connexien.git
   cd connexien

2. Set up the database:

   • Use SQL Server to create the required database.
   • Apply Entity Framework migrations to configure the schema.

3. Configure the application:

   • Update the web.config file with your database connection string and Stripe API keys.
   • Set up Azure storage keys for cloud storage integration.

4. Build the project:

   • Open the solution in Visual Studio 2022 and build the project.

5. Run the application:

   • Start the project using IIS Express or publish it to your preferred web server.

Usage

1. Log in to the application using your credentials.
2. Access features such as:
   • Payment Management: Securely process transactions using Stripe.
   • Scheduling: Organize and automate holiday gift exchanges.
   • Email Notifications: Manage email communications directly from the platform.

Technologies Used

• .NET Framework 4.8: Provides a stable foundation for the application.
• Entity Framework: Simplifies database access and management.
• Azure Cloud Storage: Ensures data is stored securely and reliably.
• AntiXSS Library: Protects against XSS vulnerabilities.
• Antlr: Enables advanced parsing capabilities for text processing.
• ASP.NET MVC: Implements the Model-View-Controller architecture.
• ASP.NET Razor: Delivers server-side rendering for dynamic HTML content.

Security

Connexien is designed with robust security measures, including:

• Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) prevention with AntiXSS.
• Secure storage and transmission of sensitive data.
• Compliance with best practices for web application security.