Set Cover Problem

The Set Cover Problem is a challenge in selecting the smallest number of groups (sets) that together include all the items in a universe. Imagine you have a collection of subsets, each containing some items, and you want to cover all items using as few sets as possible. For example, if you have a list of all streets in a city and several delivery routes covering parts of the city, the goal is to choose the fewest routes that cover every street. It’s a way to efficiently make sure everything is included while minimizing resources or efforts.