Console-Based Tic-Tac-Toe Game (C++)

A lightweight, interactive command-line implementation of the classic Tic-Tac-Toe game built using C++. This project demonstrates core computer science fundamentals, including matrix-grid manipulation, multi-conditional game loop state management, and algorithmic win-condition validation.

🛠️ Core Features

• Matrix Grid Engine: Utilizes a multidimensional array structure to seamlessly handle, track, and render the $3 \times 3$ game board updates in real-time.
• Algorithmic Win-Checking: Dynamically evaluates player moves across horizontal rows, vertical columns, and intersecting diagonals after every turn to detect wins or stalemate draws instantly.
• Input Validation & Exception Prevention: Features proactive console filtering to prevent runtime errors if a user inputs coordinates that are out-of-bounds or already occupied.
• Interactive Two-Player Mode: Alternates turn tracking state variables cleanly between Player 'X' and Player 'O'.

📊 Technical Architecture & Logic Workflow

The application follows a classic software engine game loop:

1. Render: The console updates and prints the updated $3 \times 3$ grid layout.
2. Input Processing: The system prompts the active player for row/column grid indices and verifies input safety.
3. State Evaluation: The engine checks for a winning combination or a maxed-out grid array (Stalemate / Draw).
4. Context Switch: The state flags alternate active players and repeat until a terminal state condition is achieved.

💻 Tech Stack & Concepts Applied

• Language: C++11 (or higher)
• Data Structures: Multidimensional Arrays / Matrices (char board[3][3])
• Control Flow: Nested Conditional Statements, While-Loops, Function Modularization
• Development Environment: Linux Terminal Environment / VS Code

🏃‍♂️ How to Run Locally

1. Clone the repository

git clone [https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/Tic-Tac-Toe.git](https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/Tic-Tac-Toe.git)
cd Tic-Tac-Toe