Simple User-Friendly Puzzle Verification in Django

CAPTCHAs, while designed to distinguish between humans and bots, can be a frustrating experience for users. They're often difficult to decipher, visually impaired users struggle with them, and they can interrupt the flow of the user journey. So, what's the alternative? Enter the world of custom puzzle verification, a powerful technique you can implement in your Django applications to create a more engaging and user-friendly security layer.

This post will explore how you can build your own puzzle system in Django, offering a more accessible and often more effective way to thwart bots without resorting to CAPTCHAs.

Why Puzzles?

Well-designed puzzles can be:

• User-Friendly: They can be fun and engaging, turning security checks into a less tedious experience.
• Accessible: Puzzles can be designed to be accessible to users with disabilities, unlike some CAPTCHA implementations.
• Bot-Resistant: While bots are becoming more sophisticated, well-chosen