JSON-PDF

A C# console application that converts JSON data into PDF reports with charts and visualizations.

Features

• Convert JSON data to formatted PDF reports
• Generate various chart types (bar, line, pie, etc.)
• Customizable report layouts and styling
• Support for multiple data sources

Prerequisites

• .NET 9.0 SDK or later
• Windows OS (required for Windows Forms components)
• Git

Setup Instructions

1. Clone the Repository

git pull

2. Navigate to Project Directory

cd JsonToPdfConverter

3. Restore Dependencies

dotnet restore

4. Build the Project

dotnet build

5. Run the Application

dotnet run

Usage

The application expects the following JSON files in the project directory:

• sample-report.json - Report configuration and layout
• sample-data.json - Data to be visualized
• sample-charts-showcase.json - Chart configurations

After running the application, it will generate:

• complete-report.pdf - The final PDF report with charts

Project Structure

• Models/ - Data models and report structure definitions
• Services/ - Core services for PDF generation and chart creation
• Tests/ - Unit tests for PDF generation functionality

Dependencies

• iTextSharp (5.5.13.3) - PDF generation library
• Newtonsoft.Json (13.0.3) - JSON parsing and serialization
• System.Drawing.Common (9.0.6) - Chart and graphics generation