Interactive tutorial portal on common web attacks
Why Choose This Project?
Many developers unintentionally introduce security flaws like SQL injection, XSS, or insecure APIs because they lack awareness of secure coding practices. Traditional documentation is boring, but a quiz-based interactive platform can train developers effectively.
This project generates secure coding quizzes dynamically and helps learners practice identifying vulnerabilities in code snippets.
What You Get in This Project
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A web platform that generates quizzes on secure coding.
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Questions include code snippets with potential vulnerabilities.
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Multiple difficulty levels (Beginner → Expert).
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Explanations after each question to reinforce learning.
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Leaderboard & progress tracking for gamification.
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Admin panel to add/edit/remove questions.
Technology Stack
| Layer | Technology |
|---|---|
| Frontend | HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript (React/Angular optional) |
| Backend | Node.js (Express) / Spring Boot / Django |
| Database | MySQL / PostgreSQL / MongoDB |
| Quiz Engine | Custom logic + question bank |
| Authentication | JWT / Spring Security (optional) |
| Visualization | Chart.js / D3.js for performance tracking |
Key Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Dynamic Quiz Generator | Randomly selects questions from database by difficulty & topic. |
| Code Snippet Questions | Displays vulnerable code (Java, Python, PHP, JS) → user identifies flaw. |
| Multiple Formats | MCQs, fill-in-the-blank, identify vulnerability in code snippet. |
| Explanations | After submission, system explains why the answer was correct/incorrect. |
| Levels & Categories | Beginner (basics), Intermediate (common flaws), Expert (real-world scenarios). |
| Leaderboard & Scores | Users earn points, ranked on leaderboard. |
| Admin Dashboard | Admin can add/edit/delete quiz questions with code snippets. |
Working Flow
User Flow
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User logs in and selects difficulty level.
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System generates a random quiz (5–10 questions).
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User answers each question (e.g., “Spot the SQL Injection”).
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After each question → feedback with explanation + secure coding recommendation.
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At the end → score shown + stored in leaderboard.
Admin Flow
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Admin logs in.
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Adds new quiz questions (with code snippet, correct answer, explanation).
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Manages categories (e.g., SQL injection, XSS, insecure APIs, authentication flaws).
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Reviews user progress reports.
Security Features
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Secure Input Handling → Prevents XSS/SQL injection in quiz submissions.
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Role-Based Access Control → Users vs. Admins.
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Leaderboard Integrity → Prevents score tampering.
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HTTPS Encryption → Safe communication.
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Audit Logging → Track quiz attempts & admin changes.