Project Title
Online Sudoku Solver and Player (PHP)

Project Summary
This project is a web-based platform where users can both play Sudoku puzzles and use a solver to find solutions for custom inputs. The application is developed using PHP for backend logic, with JavaScript and HTML for the interactive puzzle interface. It offers an engaging way to practice or solve Sudoku puzzles of varying difficulty levels.

Core Features

• Sudoku board interface for playing and entering puzzles
• Puzzle generator that creates easy, medium, and hard puzzles
• Solver feature to automatically find valid solutions
• Real-time input validation to follow Sudoku rules
• Timer to track how long users take to solve puzzles
• Reset and hint functions to assist players
• Option to upload custom Sudoku problems for solving

Technologies Used

• PHP for backend logic and puzzle generation/solving
• HTML and CSS for building the Sudoku grid interface
• JavaScript for dynamic input handling and interactivity
• MySQL (optional) for storing user scores or puzzle history
• AJAX (optional) to update the puzzle board without reloading

Learning Outcomes

• Implementing logical algorithms for puzzle solving
• Managing user interactions in a grid-based game
• Creating a clean, interactive interface using web technologies
• Using PHP to process and validate structured game input
• Designing optional features like hints, timers, and leaderboard

Possible Enhancements

• Add difficulty levels with varying number of blank cells
• Implement a leaderboard with fastest solve times
• Include mobile responsiveness for on-the-go play
• Create user accounts to track progress over time
• Offer printable puzzles or a dark mode interface