Blogs›Google›Optimization and Algorithmic Problem Solving
This feature thread tracks Google's exploration and application of optimization techniques and algorithmic problem-solving across various domains, from linear programming and diet optimization to the development of tools and platforms that facilitate such problem-solving for developers. Early efforts focused on showcasing how complex problems like the 'Ten Cent Diet' could be solved using linear optimization. Subsequent developments have seen the application of these principles in areas like Sudoku solving, demonstrating the versatility of these algorithms.
11/13/2014
This post introduces MathFu, a C++ math library designed for game developers, providing efficient and robust geometric math primitives. This contributes to the thread by showcasing the application of optimization and algorithmic problem-solving principles in the context of game development, offering a specialized tool for complex calculations.
9/30/2014
This post introduces the application of linear optimization techniques to solve the Sudoku puzzle, demonstrating how algorithmic problem-solving can be applied to recreational mathematics. It highlights the use of optimization solvers to find solutions, showcasing a practical example of these techniques beyond traditional business or scientific applications.