Overview:

This initial release of the Password Generator & Validator provides a user-friendly tool to both create strong, secure passwords and validate them against industry-standard security requirements. The application allows users to generate custom passwords based on selectable criteria and provides instant feedback on password strength for security-conscious users.

Features:

Password Validation:

Criteria: The validator checks passwords against the following conditions:

• Minimum length of 6 characters.
• Contains at least one uppercase and one lowercase letter.
• Includes at least one digit (0-9).
• Includes at least one special character from the set !@#$%^&*.

Feedback: Users receive real-time feedback on whether their password meets all criteria:

• Strong password: If all criteria are met, the message "Your password is strong!" is displayed in green.
• Weak password: If any criteria are unmet, the message "Your password does not meet the criteria." is displayed in red.

Password Generator:

Customizable Options: Users can generate passwords by specifying:

• Password length (minimum of 6 characters).
• Whether to include uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and/or special symbols.

Error Handling: Provides feedback if no character sets are selected or if the specified length is less than 6 characters. Password Display: Generated passwords are shown in green if valid, and users can easily copy the generated password to their clipboard.

Copy to Clipboard:

After generating a password, users can click the "Copy" button to instantly copy the password for easy use.

Usability Enhancements:

• Real-time visual feedback with color-coded messages for validation and password generation.
• Responsive layout with hidden "Copy" button until a password is generated.
• Error messages guide users to create compliant, secure passwords.

Known Limitations:

• No persistence for saved passwords or user preferences. Passwords must be copied manually.
• No support for user-defined special characters or character exclusion options in this version.

Conclusion:

This version offers basic password generation and validation functionality with a simple, intuitive interface, making it a great starting point for users to improve their online security practices.