sudoku-pro 1.0.8 → 1.0.10

package/README.md

@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ npm i sudoku-pro
 npm run easy
 npm run medium
 npm run hard
+npm run very
 ```
 
 ## Example: How to use the functions in your applications

package/package.json

@@ -1,11 +1,12 @@
 {
   "name": "sudoku-pro",
-  "version": "1.0.8",
+  "version": "1.0.10",
   "description": "sudoku-pro humbly presents itself as your go-to toolkit for generating, solving, and printing Sudoku puzzles spanning different difficulty levels. Powered by the reliable backtracking algorithm, it aspires to offer enthusiasts and learners alike a simple yet effective platform to engage with Sudoku puzzles. With Sudoku-Pro, embark on a journey of brain-teasing challenges or delve into educational endeavors with ease. This humble interface aims to make Sudoku puzzle creation and enjoyment accessible to all, ensuring a delightful experience for users of varying skill levels. Join us in exploring the possibilities of Sudoku puzzles while we humbly accompany you on your puzzle-solving adventures.",
   "changelog": {
     "1.0.6": "generateSudoku, printSudoku, solveSudoku",
     "1.0.7": "getHint function added",
-    "1.0.7": "fixed the bug which cause issue while generating hard sudoku"
+    "1.0.8": "fixed the bug which cause issue while generating hard sudoku",
+    "1.0.10": "streamlined the code with concise logic, added very hard sudoku level"
   },
   "main": "sudoku-pro.js",
   "repository": {
@@ -15,7 +16,8 @@
   "scripts": {
     "easy": "node sudoku-pro e",
     "medium": "node sudoku-pro m",
-    "hard": "node sudoku-pro h"
+    "hard": "node sudoku-pro h",
+    "very": "node sudoku-pro v"
   },
   "files": [
     "sudoku-pro.js"
@@ -33,6 +35,7 @@
     "Easy Sudoku",
     "Medium Sudoku",
     "Hard Sudoku",
+    "Very hard Sudoku",
     "Brain Teaser",
     "Puzzle",
     "Puzzle Game",

package/sudoku-pro.js

@@ -32,18 +32,23 @@ function generateSudoku(difficulty) {
 
   // Determine the number of cells to remove based on difficulty level
   let numToRemove;
-  if (difficulty === "e") {
-    numToRemove = Math.floor(Math.random() * 20) + 20; // Easy difficulty
-  } else if (difficulty === "m") {
-    numToRemove = Math.floor(Math.random() * 25) + 40; // Medium difficulty
-  } else if (difficulty === "h") {
-    do {
-      numToRemove = Math.floor(Math.random() * 30) + 70; // Hard difficulty
-    } while (numToRemove > 81); // Keep recalculating until numToRemove <= 81
-  } else {
-    throw new Error(
-      'Invalid difficulty level. Please use "e" for easy, "m" for medium, or "h" for hard.'
-    );
+  switch (difficulty) {
+    case "e":
+      numToRemove = ensureNumToRemoveInRange(20, 20); // Easy difficulty
+      break;
+    case "m":
+      numToRemove = ensureNumToRemoveInRange(25, 50); // Medium difficulty
+      break;
+    case "h":
+      numToRemove = ensureNumToRemoveInRange(30, 60); // Hard difficulty
+      break;
+    case "v":
+      numToRemove = ensureNumToRemoveInRange(35, 75); // Very hard difficulty
+      break;
+    default:
+      throw new Error(
+        'Invalid difficulty level. Please use "e" for easy, "m" for medium, "h" for hard, or "v" for very hard.'
+      );
   }
 
   // Create a copy of the solved Sudoku to remove cells from
@@ -63,6 +68,14 @@ function generateSudoku(difficulty) {
   return { sudoku: sudokuCopy, solvedSudoku };
 }
 
+function ensureNumToRemoveInRange(lowerBound, upperBound) {
+  let numToRemove;
+  do {
+    numToRemove = Math.floor(Math.random() * lowerBound) + upperBound;
+  } while (numToRemove > 81); // Ensure numToRemove is within the range 0-81
+  return numToRemove;
+}
+
 function solveSudoku(sudoku) {
   const emptyCell = findEmptyCell(sudoku);
   if (!emptyCell) {