Academic Project
Flow Free Solver — Algorithmic Puzzle Solving
Academic project focused on solving Flow Free boards through algorithmic logic and pattern-based search
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Problem
The challenge was to take a visual puzzle and represent it in a way that could be solved programmatically while respecting the rules and constraints of the board.
Approach
We approached the problem by modeling the board state, interpreting valid paths, and implementing logic to search for a correct solution pattern. The main value of the project was not only reaching an answer, but learning how to break a constrained problem into a solvable algorithmic process.
Outcomes
- Built a working academic solution for Flow Free-style boards.
- Strengthened my understanding of algorithms, constraints, and problem decomposition.
- Gained experience solving logic-heavy problems through code rather than interface-driven development.
Contributions
- • Helped translate Flow Free rules into code logic.
- • Worked on the representation of the board and valid path behavior.
- • Contributed to the algorithmic strategy used to reach a solution.
Lessons learned
- • Not every meaningful software project needs a polished interface; some of the best learning comes from solving pure logic problems well.
- • Algorithmic thinking becomes much clearer when a problem is modeled step by step instead of attacked all at once.