MiniZinc: A Free, Open-Source Constraint Modeling Language for Optimization Problems
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Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Summary
MiniZinc is a free and open-source constraint modeling language that allows users to model constraint satisfaction and optimization problems using high-level, readable logical constructs with full type safety. It is solver-independent, meaning the same model can run on various solver technologies. The language features a large library of pre-defined constraints, a fully featured development environment (IDE) for writing, running, and visualizing models, and comprehensive learning materials.
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Run the same model using a variety of different solver technologies, without being locked into a particular solver.
MiniZinc features a large library of pre-defined constraints, making modelling complex relationships simple.
Use the MiniZinc IDE to write and run models, visualise search and solutions, profile performance and more.
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