GSoC 25 week 10 update by Bishoy Wadea (#427)

* GSoC 25 week 10 update by Bishoy Wadea

* fix date typo

Author: Bishoywadea

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+title: "GSoC '25 Week 10 Update by Bishoy Wadea"
+excerpt: "Magic Number Grid"
+category: "DEVELOPER NEWS"
+date: "2025-08-21"
+slug: "gsoc-25-BishoyWadea-week10"
+author: "@/constants/MarkdownFiles/authors/bishoy-wadea.md"
+tags: "gsoc25,sugarlabs,week10,BishoyWadea"
+image: "assets/Images/GSOC.webp"
+---
+
+# Week 10 Progress Report by Bishoy Wadea
+
+**Project:** [Magic Number Grid](https://github.com/Bishoywadea/Magic-Number-Grid)  
+**Mentors:** [Ibiam Chihurumnaya](https://github.com/chimosky)  
+**Assisting Mentor:** [Walter Bender](https://github.com/walterbender/)  
+**Reporting Period:** 2025-08-18 – 2025-08-21  
+
+---
+
+## Goals for This Week
+
+- **Develop new Sugar activity: Magic Number Grid**
+- **Implement core Latin Square puzzle mechanics**
+- **Add Sugar-compliant UI elements and features**
+
+---
+
+## Achievements
+
+### Core Game Implementation
+
+- **Game Logic Foundation**  
+  Implemented Latin Square puzzle mechanics with grid generation and validation  
+  [Commit](https://github.com/Bishoywadea/Magic-Number-Grid/commit/87f76cbba392252d3c7002830c1f4889a1e4401b)
+
+- **Visual Identity**  
+  Created custom activity icon following Sugar design guidelines  
+  [Commit](https://github.com/Bishoywadea/Magic-Number-Grid/commit/605fcb7c92eab120cb9544b0b667c791f65a559f)
+
+- **UI/UX Enhancements**  
+  Fixed color scheme to match Sugar's visual standards for better accessibility  
+  [Commit](https://github.com/Bishoywadea/Magic-Number-Grid/commit/c820cd105f423081aa6b1f9f4ae842210391a80c)
+
+![Game Interface Screenshot](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Bishoywadea/Magic-Number-Grid/refs/heads/main/screen_shots/01.png)
+*Main game interface showing the grid and number selection buttons*
+
+### Feature Development
+
+- **Duplicate Number Warning**  
+  Added visual feedback when players attempt to place duplicate numbers in rows/columns  
+  [Commit](https://github.com/Bishoywadea/Magic-Number-Grid/commit/f9b557013677355284ae8138df730441921573be)
+
+- **Difficulty Levels**  
+  Implemented multiple difficulty settings to accommodate different skill levels  
+  [Commit](https://github.com/Bishoywadea/Magic-Number-Grid/commit/f9a8793fbbaa7aa83d9afbb1d9e15dfa95544ec8)
+
+- **Note-Taking System**  
+  Added ability for players to make temporary notes in cells for strategic planning  
+  [Commit](https://github.com/Bishoywadea/Magic-Number-Grid/commit/1a7d89e3eec48f19d96a2e33b93846cd9316ad74)
+
+![Successful Completion](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Bishoywadea/Magic-Number-Grid/refs/heads/main/screen_shots/03.png)
+*Victory screen showing completed Latin Square puzzle*
+
+---
+
+## Challenges & Solutions
+
+- **Challenge:** Creating an intuitive note-taking interface that doesn't clutter the main game view while remaining accessible to younger users.
+
+- **Solution:**  
+  - Implemented a toggle mode system that switches between number placement and note-taking
+  - Added clear visual indicators for note mode activation
+  - Fixed note button icon for better clarity
+  - Used smaller font sizes for notes to distinguish them from actual answers
+
+- **Challenge:** Balancing difficulty levels to ensure appropriate challenge for Sugar's target age group.
+
+- **Solution:**  
+  - Created multiple grid sizes (4x4, 6x6, 8x8) with varying pre-filled cells
+  - Ensured all generated puzzles have unique solutions
+  - Added progressive difficulty that starts easier for new players
+
+---
+
+## Key Learnings
+
+- Gained experience in implementing constraint-satisfaction puzzles with guaranteed unique solutions
+- Learned to design multi-modal interfaces (play mode vs. note mode) that remain intuitive for young users
+- Improved understanding of Sugar's dialog system and how to create consistent pop-up experiences
+
+---
+
+## Next Week's Roadmap
+
+- Begin development of new Sugar activity: **Rubik's Cube**
+  - Research 3D rendering options compatible with Sugar
+  - Design intuitive touch/click controls for cube manipulation