https://github.com/hackersgoddest/e-votepro

E-VotePro is a sophisticated voting platform leveraging C# and MySQL to deliver secure and reliable elections. It features user authentication, candidate handling, and real-time voting statistics.
https://github.com/hackersgoddest/e-votepro

csharp desktop-application mysql mysqlclient object-oriented-programming windows-forms

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E-VotePro is a sophisticated voting platform leveraging C# and MySQL to deliver secure and reliable elections. It features user authentication, candidate handling, and real-time voting statistics.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/hackersgoddest/e-votepro
• Owner: Hackersgoddest
• Created: 2024-07-24T00:51:49.000Z (almost 2 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2024-07-24T02:03:11.000Z (almost 2 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-03-22T10:46:14.213Z (about 1 year ago)
• Topics: csharp, desktop-application, mysql, mysqlclient, object-oriented-programming, windows-forms
• Language: C#
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• Size: 204 KB
• Stars: 1
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
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  • Readme: README.md

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README

          
# E-VotePro

E-VotePro is a comprehensive voting system built using C# Windows Forms and MySQL, designed to facilitate secure, efficient, and transparent elections. Ideal for educational institutions, organizations, and small-scale elections, E-VotePro offers a user-friendly interface and robust functionality for managing the entire voting process.

## Table of Contents

- [Features](#features)

- [Requirements](#requirements)

- [Installation](#installation)

- [Usage](#usage)

- [Database Setup](#database-setup)

- [Screenshots](#screenshots)

- [Contributing](#contributing)

- [License](#license)

## Features

- Secure User Authentication: Supports login for both students and admins, ensuring a secure voting environment.

- Candidate Management: Admins can easily add, edit, and manage candidates.

- Real-Time Results: Provides instant feedback on election results as votes are cast.

- Admin Dashboard: Comprehensive tools for managing elections and monitoring activity.

- User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive design for easy navigation and use.

- Scalability: Suitable for various election sizes and types.

## Requirements

- Operating System: Windows 7 or later

- .NET Framework: Version 4.7.2 or higher

- MySQL Server: Version 5.7 or higher

- MySQL Connector/NET: Version 8.0 or higher

## Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   ```bash

   git clone https://github.com/Hackersgoddest/E-VotePro.git

   ```

2. Navigate to the project directory:

    ```bash

    cd E-VotePro

    ```

3. Open the project in Visual Studio:

   - Launch Visual Studio.

   - Open the solution file (`E-VotePro.sln`).

4. Install NuGet packages:

   - In Visual Studio, go to `Tools` -> `NuGet Package Manager` -> `Manage NuGet Packages for Solution`.

   - Restore the NuGet packages.

5. Configure the MySQL database:

   - Set up your MySQL database using the provided script in the `Database Setup` section.

   - Update the database connection string in `App.config`.

6. Build and run the project:

   - Click on `Build` -> `Build Solution`.

   - Run the application by clicking `Start` or pressing `F5`.

## Usage

1. Admin Login:

   - Use admin credentials to log in to the admin dashboard.

   - Manage candidates, view statistics, and monitor election activities.

2. Student Login:

   - Students can log in using their credentials to cast votes.

   - View available candidates and submit votes.

3. Election Management:

   - Admins can create and manage elections, including adding candidates and viewing elections results.

## Database Setup

To set up the MySQL database, follow these steps:

1. **Create the database and tables**:

   - Locate the `e_voting.sql` file in the root folder of this repository.

   - Open your MySQL tool (e.g., MySQL Workbench, phpMyAdmin, or a command-line client).

   - Run the `e_voting.sql` file to create the database and the necessary tables. You can usually do this by:

     - **MySQL Workbench**: Go to `File` -> `Open SQL Script`, select `e_voting.sql`, and then click `Execute`.

     - **phpMyAdmin**: Navigate to the `SQL` tab, click on `Choose File`, select `e_voting.sql`, and click `Go`.

     - **Command-line client**: Use the following command:

       ```bash

       mysql -u yourusername -p yourpassword < e_voting.sql

       ```

2. **Update the database connection string**:

   - Open the `App.config` file in your project.

   - Update the connection string with your MySQL server credentials and the name of the database created.

## Screenshots

### Login Page

![Login Page](screenshots/login.png)

### Admin Dashboard

![Admin Dashboard](screenshots/admin_dashboard.png)

### Voting Page

![Voting Page](screenshots/votingpage.png)

### Result Page

![Result Page](screenshots/result.png)

## Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you'd like to contribute to this project, please follow these steps:

## License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.