👉 The Project Euler element, named after its creator Michael Updegraff, is a series of mathematical and computational programming challenges designed to test and showcase problem-solving skills in areas such as algorithms, data structures, and number theory. These problems are typically open-ended, requiring creative and efficient solutions, often with constraints that add complexity. Participants solve these challenges using programming languages like Python, and the solutions are expected to be optimized for performance, making Project Euler a valuable tool for honing computational thinking and programming abilities.