v1.0.0

🧩 Sudoku Solver v1.0.0

First stable release of the Sudoku Solver with CLI support and multiple input methods.

✨ Features

• Human-like solving techniques

  • Naked singles and hidden singles
  • Naked pairs/triples detection
  • Preemptive sets (occupancy theorem)
  • Constraint propagation

• Multiple input methods

  • Default puzzle (no args)
  • Interactive mode (-i)
  • File input (.txt and .json)

• Pretty-printed output

  • Box-drawing grid display
  • Clear status indicators

📖 Usage

python sudoku_solver.py                    # default puzzle
python sudoku_solver.py -i                 # interactive mode
python sudoku_solver.py puzzle.txt         # from text file
python sudoku_solver.py puzzle.json        # from JSON file
python sudoku_solver.py --help             # show help

📦 What's Included

• sudoku_solver.py - Main solver with CLI
• examples/ - Sample puzzle files
• CONTRIBUTING.md - Contribution guidelines
• Issue and PR templates

🚀 Coming Soon

• Backtracking fallback for harder puzzles
• Web-based UI
• Puzzle difficulty rating