Project Title
Word Search Puzzle Generator (PHP)

Project Summary
The Word Search Puzzle Generator is a web-based application that allows users to generate word search puzzles dynamically. The puzzle grid is populated with a set of words, and random letters fill in the remaining spaces. Users can print or solve the generated puzzle directly on the webpage. The application is powered by PHP for backend logic, while HTML, CSS, and JavaScript handle the puzzle's interactive interface.

Core Features

• Word List Input: Users can input a list of words to generate a custom puzzle.
• Puzzle Grid Generation: PHP generates a random grid where the provided words are placed horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, with other random letters filling the empty spaces.
• Puzzle Display: The word search puzzle is displayed in a visually clean grid layout using HTML and CSS.
• Word Highlighting: Users can click or select words in the puzzle, and the system will highlight them if correctly found.
• Difficulty Levels: Ability to adjust the puzzle's difficulty by changing grid size or word length.
• Timer: Optionally, a timer can be added to track how long it takes the user to find all the words.
• Printable Option: Users can print the puzzle for offline solving.

Technologies Used

• PHP: For handling word list input, grid generation logic, and puzzle data processing.
• HTML: To create the puzzle grid and form elements for input.
• CSS: For styling the puzzle grid and making the game interface more appealing.
• JavaScript: To handle real-time interaction, like selecting words and highlighting them dynamically.
• MySQL (optional): To save and store generated puzzles or player scores.

Learning Outcomes

• Implementing grid-based game logic with PHP
• Handling user input and dynamically generating puzzles
• Using JavaScript to enhance user interaction and feedback
• Storing game data or puzzle results in a database for future reference (optional)
• Improving problem-solving and algorithmic thinking by generating random word placements in the grid

Possible Enhancements

• Add an option to load predefined word lists or categories (e.g., animals, cities, etc.)
• Implement difficulty-based puzzle generation with varied grid sizes and word lengths
• Create a hint system that highlights a word if the user is stuck
• Allow users to save their progress and come back to finish the puzzle
• Add multiplayer mode where users can compete against each other to solve puzzles