Metaheuristics

Metaheuristics are high-level strategies designed to efficiently solve complex optimization problems, which are often too difficult for traditional methods. Imagine trying to find the best route in a city with many roads; rather than checking every possible path, metaheuristics use smart techniques to explore and improve upon potential solutions quickly. They mimic natural processes, like evolution or animal behavior, guiding the search for optimal solutions while balancing exploration of new options and refinement of known ones. This makes them widely applicable in fields like logistics, finance, and artificial intelligence where optimal solutions are crucial.