KSU Lacrosse: MCLA Data Importer

This repository contains a C# application designed to import data from the Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA) website. It facilitates the extraction and processing of lacrosse-related information, enabling seamless integration into various applications or databases.

Features

• Data Extraction: Retrieves comprehensive lacrosse data from the MCLA website.
• Data Processing: Transforms and organizes the extracted data for easy integration.
• Automation: Supports scheduled data imports to ensure up-to-date information.

Prerequisites

• .NET Framework: Version 4.7.2 or higher.
• Development Environment: Visual Studio 2015 or later.

Getting Started

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/brettdavies/MCLA-Import.git
   cd MCLA-Import
   

2. Open the Solution:
   • Launch MCLAImport.sln in Visual Studio.
3. Restore NuGet Packages:
   • In Visual Studio, navigate to Tools > NuGet Package Manager > Manage NuGet Packages for Solution, and restore the required packages.
4. Build the Solution:
   • Press Ctrl+Shift+B to build the project.
5. Configure Settings:
   • Update App.config with the necessary configuration settings, such as database connection strings and API endpoints.
6. Run the Application:
   • Press F5 or click the Start button in Visual Studio to execute the application.

Usage

• Initiate Data Import: The application will automatically start importing data from the MCLA website upon execution.
• Monitor Progress: View console output or logs to monitor the import process and identify any issues.
• Access Imported Data: Once the import is complete, the data will be available in the configured database.

Contributing

Contributions are not welcome. Development on this project has ended.

Acknowledgments

• Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA) for providing the data.

Note: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access and use the data from the MCLA website in compliance with their terms of service.