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Answer set programming (ASP)
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TL;DR. A declarative programming paradigm for solving difficult search problems using logic programming principles.
Technical Definition
A declarative programming paradigm for solving difficult search problems using logic programming principles.
How it works
Answer Set Programming (ASP) is a form of declarative programming that frames computational problems as finding stable models, or answer sets, of logic programs. It is particularly well-suited for tackling complex search and optimization tasks, often those classified as NP-hard.
Related Concepts
- Declarative programming — A programming paradigm that expresses the logic of a computation without explicitly describing its control flow.
- Logic programming — Logic programming is a programming paradigm based on formal logic, where programs express facts and rules to solve problems.
- Search algorithm — A process for finding information or solutions within data or a problem space.