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Sudoku Solvers:
* Online Solvers: Many websites offer free Sudoku solvers. You can simply input the puzzle, and the website will provide a solution. Some popular options include:
* Sudoku.com
* Web Sudoku
* Sudoku-Online
* Mobile Apps: There are many Sudoku apps available for both Android and iOS devices. Some popular apps include:
* Sudoku by Logic Puzzle Games
* Sudoku Classic by Conceptis
* Sudoku - Free Sudoku Games by AppyNation
* Desktop Software: You can also find dedicated Sudoku solving software for your computer, often bundled with other logic puzzle games.
Sudoku Generators:
* Online Generators: Many websites allow you to generate Sudoku puzzles of varying difficulty levels.
* Sudoku.com
* Web Sudoku
* Sudoku-Online
* Mobile Apps: Some mobile Sudoku apps also offer puzzle generation features.
* Desktop Software: Desktop software may include a generator as part of its features.
How They Work:
* Solving: Most Sudoku solvers use backtracking algorithms. They start by filling in the easiest cells and then systematically try different numbers in other cells, backtracking if a contradiction is reached.
* Generating: Sudoku generators usually employ algorithms that create puzzles with specific difficulty levels based on the number of givens (pre-filled cells).
Beyond Solving and Generating:
Some software programs go beyond just solving and generating Sudoku puzzles. They might offer features like:
* Difficulty levels: Allowing you to choose the difficulty of generated puzzles.
* Puzzle hints: Providing hints to help you solve a challenging puzzle.
* Statistics tracking: Recording your solve times and progress.
* Puzzle libraries: Offering a collection of pre-made puzzles.
Important Note: While software can easily solve Sudoku puzzles, the true enjoyment comes from solving them yourself. Using software can be helpful for practicing, learning techniques, or simply checking your solutions. However, it's best to try and solve the puzzle yourself before resorting to a solver.