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
• Requirements
• Installation
• Usage
• Database Setup
• Screenshots
• Contributing
• 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:

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

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   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:

       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

Admin Dashboard

Voting Page

Result Page

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.