A Modeling Layer for Constraint-Programming Libraries

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Pubblicato in:INFORMS Journal on Computing vol. 17, no. 4 (Fall 2005), p. 389-401
Autore principale: Laurent, Michel
Altri autori: Pascal Van Hentenryck
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Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences
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Abstract:Mathematical-modeling and constraint-programming languages have orthogonal strengths in stating combinatorial optimization problems. Modeling languages typically feature high-level set and algebraic notations, while constraint-programming languages provide a rich constraint language and the ability to specify search procedures. This paper shows that many of the functionalities typically found in modeling languages can be integrated elegantly in constraint-programming libraries without defining a specific language or preprocessor. In particular, it presents the design of MODELER, a C++ modeling layer for constraint programming which demonstrates how to enhance the expressiveness of constraint-programming libraries and to bridge much of the gap between libraries and modeling languages. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:1091-9856
0899-1499
Fonte:ABI/INFORM Global