CruciWeb - A Crossword Puzzle Platform

CruciWeb is a JEE-based web application that allows users to create and solve crossword puzzles. The project follows a custom implementation without using any frameworks and includes a MySQL database for backend operations.

Technologies Used

• Java: Backend logic using Servlets.
• JSP: Frontend with embedded Java.
• JavaScript: Dynamic user interactions.
• MySQL: Data storage for users, puzzles, and progress.

Deployment

1. Run Locally:

   • Open the project in Eclipse.
   • Configure a MySQL database, upload the "Database.sql" file in a database and update credentials in DatabaseDAO.java.
   • Create and start a Tomcat server to host the application locally.

2. Production Deployment:

   • Export the project as a .war file from Eclipse.
   • Upload the .war file to a production Tomcat server.
   • Configure the database connection in DatabaseDAO.java for the production environment.
   • Upload the "Database.sql" file into MySQL.

Demo Video

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