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Constraint programming
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TL;DR. Constraint programming is a paradigm where problems are solved by stating relationships among variables in the form of constraints.
Technical Definition
Constraint programming is a paradigm where problems are solved by stating relationships among variables in the form of constraints.
How it works
Constraint programming is a programming paradigm focused on solving problems by expressing the problem's constraints directly. Instead of writing sequential instructions, developers define relationships that must hold true for a valid solution. This approach is particularly effective for optimization and scheduling problems where the search space is vast.
Related Concepts
- Optimization — The mathematical process of finding parameter values that minimize a loss function.
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- Declarative programming — A programming paradigm that expresses the logic of a computation without explicitly describing its control flow.