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Hussein Nakhostin
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How I Built a Customizable, Smart CAPTCHA for .NET – With Open Source Code

Not long ago, I found myself needing a CAPTCHA system for a project. You know, one of those little tests where there's a screen, a keyboard, and a question only a human can really answer. Not the kind with a grid of blurry traffic lights something simpler, quicker, and smarter.

At first, I thought: how hard could it be? Generate some random text, add a funky font, throw in a few lines and noise. But as I went deeper, I realized randomness alone isn't enough. It needs purpose. It needs structure. And above all, it needs to be configurable.

That's when I realized CAPTCHA isn't static. Its a living system a balance between security and user experience. Sometimes it needs to be tougher, sometimes more forgiving. Mobile users versus desktop users each with a different story.

So I decided to build a tool. Not just an image generator, but something adaptive. Programmable. Flexible. A small package that can plug in wherever its needed like a piece of Lego.

I called it NSCaptcha a tiny guardian for digital gates.

Its open-source, and the code is available here:

github.com/Hussein-Nakhostin-Saed/NSCaptcha

Full documentation can be found here:

hussein-nakhostin-saed.github.io

And if you want to quickly try it out, its also on NuGet:

nuget.org/packages/NSCaptcha

Features

  • Customizable CAPTCHA with dynamic output
  • Open-source and flexible to fit various use cases
  • Easy integration into your .NET applications

Why Use NSCaptcha?

  • Security: Built to offer a smart solution for protecting your digital systems.
  • Flexibility: Easy to adapt to your needs, whether its a simple CAPTCHA or something more complex.
  • Open Source: As an open-source project, you can contribute, modify, or simply use it as it fits your project.

Conclusion

Building a CAPTCHA system can be a challenging but rewarding task. With NSCaptcha, you can save time and effort, knowing you're using a reliable, customizable solution. If you're a .NET developer looking to integrate a CAPTCHA solution into your project, NSCaptcha is the perfect choice. Don't forget to check out the code and documentation to get started quickly!

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