Improve and Expand Documentation for SymmetricEncryptionManager
This PR adds comprehensive XML documentation to the SymmetricEncryptionManager class, addressing the lack of proper documentation that made it difficult for developers to use the class correctly and safely.
Changes Made
Class-Level Documentation
- Added detailed summary explaining the purpose and security features of
SymmetricEncryptionManager - Documented the underlying AES-256 algorithm with CBC mode and PKCS7 padding
- Included security best practices and important usage notes
- Added a complete, copy-paste-friendly code example showing the full encryption/decryption lifecycle
Method Documentation
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encryptData: Comprehensive documentation including parameter descriptions, security features, password guidelines, and usage examples -
decryptData: Detailed documentation of the decryption process, error handling, and security considerations -
GenerateRandomPassword: Complete documentation of password characteristics, use cases, and security notes
Class and Property Documentation
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EncryptedData: Documented all properties with their cryptographic significance -
EncryptedDataExtensions: Detailed documentation for Base64 conversion methods - Constants: Explained the purpose and security implications of key sizes and iteration counts
Exception Documentation
All methods now include comprehensive <exception> tags documenting:
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ArgumentExceptionfor null/empty passwords -
ArgumentNullExceptionfor null encrypted data -
CryptographicExceptionfor decryption failures -
FormatExceptionfor invalid Base64 strings
Security Documentation
Added extensive security guidance including:
- AES-256 encryption with CBC mode specifications
- PBKDF2-SHA256 key derivation with 100,000 iterations
- Importance of unique salt and IV generation
- Password security recommendations
- Data integrity considerations
The documentation follows XML documentation standards and provides clear, professional guidance for developers using this encryption library.
Fixes #11.
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Keep only important information in docblocks and put everything else in some markdown file or in the readme
Done! I've refactored the documentation as requested - moved the detailed examples, security practices, and comprehensive guides to the README while keeping only essential information in the XML docblocks. The docblocks now contain just the core information needed for IntelliSense (purpose, parameters, exceptions) while the README has a complete section with examples and best practices. (commit 1ce795f)