SaltForge-C

SaltForge-C is a beginner-friendly C project for learning how password hashing works using C, SHA-256-style hashing concepts, and salt.

This project is mainly for learning:

• multi-file C project structure
• header files and source files
• safe input handling
• password validation
• salt generation
• hashing concepts
• Makefile usage
• Git and GitHub workflow

Project Status

Currently in early development.

Completed

• Basic project structure
• Multi-file C setup
• main.c calling application logic

In Progress

• Safe password input handling
• Menu system
• Password confirmation

Planned

• Salt generation
• Hash function integration
• Password verification
• Save hashed passwords safely
• Improve error handling
• Add tests

Folder Structure

SaltForge-C/
├── include/
│   ├── app.h
│   └── input.h
├── src/
│   ├── app.c
│   ├── input.c
│   └── main.c
├── Makefile
├── README.md
└── .gitignore

Build

To compile the project:

make

Run

To compile and run:

make run

Clean

To remove the compiled program:

make clean

Learning Goals

This project is not only about creating a password hashing tool.

It is also about learning how real C projects are organized.

The main learning goals are:

1. Understand multi-file C programs
2. Learn safe input handling
3. Learn how passwords should not be stored directly
4. Understand salt and hashing
5. Practice clean GitHub project structure

Notes

This project is for educational purposes.

It should not be used as a real production password manager or security system.

Author

Daniel Kazemian