AMPL

AMPL (A Mathematical Programming Language) is a specialized software tool used to formulate and solve complex optimization problems, like maximizing profits or minimizing costs. It provides a clear way for users to describe their models—defining variables, constraints, and objectives—in a human-readable format. Once the problem is expressed, AMPL works with solvers—powerful algorithms—to find the best solution efficiently. It's commonly used in industries such as logistics, finance, and engineering to support decision-making where quantitative analysis is crucial. Essentially, AMPL streamlines translating real-world problems into mathematical language to find optimal solutions.