Sudoku Solver

A working sudoku solver where you can also ask for random sudoku's to play
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Table of Contents

1. About The Project
   • Built With
2. Getting Started
   • Installation
3. Usage
4. Roadmap
5. License

About The Project

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The Sudoku Solver is a software application that solves Sudoku puzzles using a backtracking algorithm. It provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for users to interact with and solve Sudoku puzzles.

This Sudoku Solver project provides an interactive and efficient way to solve Sudoku puzzles using a desktop application. It is designed to enhance the puzzle-solving experience by automating the solution process and offering a user-friendly interface.

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Built With

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• Programming Language: C#
• Framework: .NET Framework
• GUI Development: Windows Forms
• JSON Parsing: Newtonsoft.Json

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Getting Started

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Installation

To install and run the Sudoku Solver application on your machine, follow these steps:

1. Prerequisites:

   • Make sure you have the .NET Framework installed. You can download it from the official Microsoft website.
   • Ensure you have a compatible operating system (e.g., Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7).

2. Download:

   • Download the latest release of the Sudoku Solver application from the project's GitHub repository.

3. Extract the Files:

   • Extract the downloaded ZIP file to a directory of your choice.

4. Run the Application:

   • Navigate to the extracted directory and locate the executable file (e.g., Sudoku_Solver.exe).
   • Double-click on the executable file to run the application.

5. User Interface:

   • The Sudoku Solver application will open with the main GUI, displaying the Sudoku grid.

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Usage

• Load a Sudoku puzzle by clicking on the "Load Random" button to fetch a random puzzle or use the "Clear" button to start with an empty grid.
• Fill in the empty cells with numbers from 1 to 9.
• Click the "Solve" button to solve the puzzle. If a solution is found, the solved puzzle will be displayed in the grid.

Enjoy solving Sudoku puzzles with the Sudoku Solver application!

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Roadmap

• Graphical User Interface (GUI): The program has a user- [x]friendly interface built using Windows Forms in C#. It allows users to interact with the Sudoku grid visually.
• Puzzle Generation: The program can generate Sudoku puzzles by fetching data from an API or using a predefined template. Users have the option to load a random puzzle or start with an empty grid.
• Puzzle Solving: The application uses a backtracking algorithm to solve the Sudoku puzzle. It provides a Solve button that attempts to find a solution for the given puzzle.
• Input Validation: The program validates user input to ensure that only valid numbers from 1 to 9 are entered in the Sudoku grid. It displays error messages for invalid input.
• Visual Representation: The Sudoku grid is displayed using a table- [x]like structure with text boxes for each cell. Filled cells are shown with a dark gray background, while empty cells are displayed with a white background.
• Solution Display: Once the puzzle is solved, the program displays the solved puzzle in the Sudoku grid, highlighting the solution cells.

See the open issues for a full list of proposed features (and known issues).

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License

Distributed under the MIT License. See LICENSE.txt for more information.

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