Five Letters

Overview

The Five Letters project is a cross-platform word puzzle game that challenges users to guess a hidden five-letter word within a limited number of attempts. Inspired by popular games like Wordle, the app aims to deliver an engaging and educational gaming experience that fosters cognitive development and vocabulary expansion.

Built using .NET MAUI, this project demonstrates the potential of modern cross-platform app development tools, providing a consistent and polished user experience across multiple operating systems.

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• Project Report
• APK File

Aim of the Project

The primary goal of the Five Letters project is to create an intuitive, fun, and intellectually stimulating mobile game that combines entertainment with educational value. By offering players an opportunity to enhance their language and problem-solving skills, the app promotes strategic thinking and cognitive development.

How to play Fiveletters

Instructions:

1. You have 6 tries to guess the WORD.
2. Enter a valid 5-letter word and press the "Guess" button to check your guess.
3. The color of the tiles will change to show how close you are to guessing the correct word:
   • Green: The letter is in the correct position.
   • Yellow: The letter is in the word but in the wrong position.
   • Gray: The letter is not in the word.

Technology Used

The Five Letters project utilizes the following technologies:

• .NET MAUI: A cross-platform framework for building mobile apps, ensuring compatibility across both iOS and Android platforms.
• C#: The primary programming language used for application logic.
• XAML: Used for designing the user interface, providing a clean and maintainable separation of UI and business logic.
• Git & GitHub: Version control and repository hosting for collaborative development.
• Visual Studio: The integrated development environment (IDE) used for building and debugging the application.

Key Features

• Cross-Platform: Developed using .NET MAUI for seamless functionality across iOS and Android.
• Word Guessing Gameplay: Users guess a five-letter word within a set number of attempts.
• Interactive Feedback: Real-time feedback after each attempt guides users toward the correct answer.
• User Engagement: Challenging yet accessible gameplay encourages frequent interaction and competition for high scores.
• Educational Focus: Promotes vocabulary growth and cognitive skills in an entertaining way.

Educational Benefits

The game has a strong educational component, focusing on improving:

• Vocabulary: Exposure to new words during gameplay helps users expand their vocabulary.
• Cognitive Skills: Problem-solving, pattern recognition, and strategic thinking are key to mastering the game.

Technological Innovation

By leveraging .NET MAUI, the project showcases modern cross-platform mobile app development, allowing for streamlined deployment and reduced development time while maintaining a consistent user experience across different devices.

Project Scope

1. Design and Development: Create a functional prototype using .NET MAUI.
2. Core Features: Implement word selection, interactive feedback, and an intuitive user interface.
3. Usability Testing: Evaluate performance, user experience, and educational impact.
4. Continuous Improvement: Refine the app based on user feedback and testing results.

Future Enhancements

While the current version focuses on delivering a minimum viable product (MVP), future updates may include:

• Additional word sets and difficulty levels.
• Multiplayer features for competing with friends.
• Advanced analytics for tracking learning progress.

Publication on Linkedin

• Title: Revolutionizing Word Games: A .NET MAUI Five Letters Project
• Author: Amaninder Singh Gill
• Platform: LinkedIn
• URL: Revolutionizing Word Games: A .NET MAUI Five Letters Project
• Status: Published

Repository Structure

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├── .gitignore               # Specifies intentionally untracked files to ignore when using Git
├── Worzle.sln               # The Visual Studio Solution file that contains the projects
├── FiveLetters              # The main project folder
│   ├── Worzle.csproj        # The C# project file
│   ├── Program.cs           # The main entry point for the application
│   ├── Properties           # Contains the AssemblyInfo file and other properties
│   ├── Resources            # Contains resources used by the application like images, icons, etc.
│   ├── ...                  # Other project related files and folders
├── README.md                # The file you're reading now, provides an overview of the project
├── LICENSE                  # The license file, specifies the license for the project

Get Started

To get started with the Five Letters project:

1. Clone this repository.

   git clone https://github.com/aman-gill-97/five-letters.git

2. Build the project using .NET MAUI.

   dotnet build

3. Deploy and run on your desired platform (iOS or Android).

Contributions

Contributions are welcome! If you have suggestions or bug reports, feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.