LexConnect

Let's start with a story

When a stranger asked Lexa if she could send a file she did so and that was the beginning of a nightmare. Vulgar calls from multiple numbers at ungodly hours... The constant dread every time the phone rings.... Like Lexa thousands are traumatized by cyber bullying. If only Lexa had shared the file without leaving her digital footprint....

Enter LexConnect

LexConnect is an open-source tool developed by Hrishikesh P with the vision of NO STRINGS ATTACHED data transfer. LexConnect transmits data using audio which makes it easy and safe to share it with strangers as it leaves no digital footprint if used wisely. No more fear of the stranger getting your phone no: or email id or even taking the risk of allowing them into your LAN.

Motto

The sole motto of LexConnect is to help reduce the risk of cyber-bullying and increase women safety.

What's next for LexConnect

Being open-source I hope LexConnect will be able to transfer more kinds of data. I myself shall work on predictive audio-based image compression in the coming days. The goal is to make LexConnect the Xender of the audio world.

Tech Stack used

Tech stack comprises of React, JS, Photoshop, Illustrator, CSS & plain old HTML.

Challenges I ran into

Where should I start ;) This is my first React project. I spent ours trying to figure out the enmity between github pages and React routes :( I had a lot of trouble figuring out the optimum data-transfer method that could be implemented in a day!

Accomplishments I'm proud of

Building something that helps in making the world a safer place for women and making an effort to reduce cyber-bullying these are the 2 rewards I have gained during this hackathon. Nothing compares to helping others and that is a reward in itself.

What I learned

I have tasted the joy of social service. This was my first React project and I learned the beauty of the Virtual DOM. The renders are so satisfying !!!