README.md

sudoku-solver

Quickstart

1. Start SudokuSolver.jar from command line: "java -jar SudokuSolver.jar"
2. New Sudoku can be loaded by inserting it in one line format and pressing the button "Seed".

Example of Sudoku in one line format: ".......6.59.4.1.........3.1.8934....1...6..9...49..5.2.....9426......1..8........"

Program architecture

Program is based on Model–View–Controller architectural pattern.

Examples

Loading new Sudoku:

Creating a new Sudoku by inserting it in one line format and pressing the button "Seed".

Resetting Sudoku:

Resetting the Sudoku to its initial loaded state (user changes lost on indexes C4 and C5).

Solving Sudoku:

Solving the Sudoku and displaying logical steps used with solve speed.

Getting hints:

Displaying hint in green where Naked Single method can be used.

Showing conflicts:

Displaying conflicts with Sudoku rules (A5, C6 and C8 indexes are in conflict).