From Sudopedia, the free Sudoku reference guide

From Sudopedia

This page is a guideline to Sudopedia. It is not a rule carved in stone, but it is the consensus achieved by the current Sudopedians. New insights and advances in technology may change this view.

Considerations

The following considerations should be taken into account for this guideline:

Bandwidth

Text formats do not have a large impact on bandwidth, but images do. An article with many graphic examples may take a long time to load, but most browsers will cache these images in case the user revisits the page. Bandwidth of the Sudopedia webserver is also a consideration.

If you use images, try to use a size that fits with the text. Use png or gif formats whenever possible. Images in jpg format require more space when only a few colors are used. Although Simple Sudoku produces nice images, they are less suitable for examples, since a large part of the image is filled with borders and 3D effects.

Uniformity

It is not reader-friendly to have examples in all shapes and formats, especially within a single entry. A single format is easier to read.

Copy-ability

Images cannot be copied. Yet, many readers may want to copy and paste the examples into their own Sudoku program. The uploaded image page should at least contain a string that can be copied. This string is just one click away for the reader.

Types of Examples

Each situation may require a different type of example.

Initial Puzzle

Given digits only.

Candidate Grid

Grid with remaining candidates in each cell.

Annotated Candidate Grid

Candidate grid with markings to show a particular pattern. Clarity is important.

Single Digit Pattern

Distribution pattern for a single digit, used in fish related topics.

This article is incomplete. You can help Sudopedia by expanding it.