constraint programming

UK: /kənˈstreɪnt ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/

Definition

Definition of constraint programming - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

computer science

TECH.

computer programming method that finds solutions by satisfying rules on allowed values

TECH.

They used constraint programming to schedule exams without overlapping student timetables.
Constraint programming can optimize delivery routes for a fleet of trucks.
She wrote her thesis on applying constraint programming to airline crew scheduling.

educational

instructive

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Expressions with constraint

time constraint

restriction on available time for activities

The time constraint made it hard to attend all meetings.

budget constraint

limitation on spending based on available resources

The family faced a budget constraint when planning their vacation.

constraint satisfaction

type of problem where values must follow several given rules

We solved the puzzle by modelling it as a constraint satisfaction problem.

Expressions with programming

regular programming

adj.

occurring at consistent intervals

The team follows a regular programming schedule.

network programming

schedule of programs for broadcast on a network

The network programming for the week includes several new shows.

broadcast programming

the content that is aired on radio or TV

The broadcast programming includes news, sports, and entertainment shows.

basic programming

introductory computer coding skills covering simple logic structures and commands

The course teaches basic programming before moving to more advanced software development.

computer programming

writing, fixing, or improving code for computer programs

Computer programming requires attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

object-oriented programming

programming style using objects to organize code and data

Object-oriented programming makes code easier to reuse and maintain.

programming error

mistake in a computer program's code

The software crashed due to a programming error.

programming language

system of rules for writing instructions for computers

Python is a popular programming language.

structured programming

programming method using blocks to make code clear and organized

Structured programming helps make large programs easier to understand.

application programming interface

set of rules for software communication

Developers use an application programming interface to connect different services.

Terms with constraint programming included in their meaning

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CPS

acr.

acr: Constraint Programming Solver

software that solves problems using constraints

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French:programmation par contraintes, ...
German:Constraint-Programmierung, ...
Italian:programmazione a vincoli, ...
Spanish:programación por restricciones, ...
Portuguese:programação por restrições, ...
Chinese:约束编程, ...
Japanese:制約プログラミング, ...
Arabic:بَرْمَجَة القُيُود, ...
Hebrew:תִּכְנוּת אִילּוּצִים, ...
Russian:программирование с ограничениями, ...
Ukrainian:програмування з обмеженнями, ...
Hindi:बाधा-आधारित प्रोग्रामन, ...
Bengali:কনস্ট্রেইন্ট প্রোগ্রামিং, ...
Catalan:programació amb restriccions, ...
Czech:programování s omezeními, ...
Danish:constraint-programmering, ...
Dutch:constraint-programmering, ...
Greek:προγραμματισμός με περιορισμούς, ...
Hungarian:megszorításprogramozás, ...
Khmer:ការសរសេរកម្មវិធីដោយកម្រិតកំណត់, ...
Korean:제약 프로그래밍, ...
Persian:برنامه‌نویسی قیودی, ...
Polish:programowanie z ograniczeniami, ...
Portuguese (BR):programação por restrições, ...
Romanian:programare cu constrângeri, ...
Swedish:restriktionsprogrammering, ...
Thai:การโปรแกรมแบบข้อจำกัด, ...
Turkish:kısıt programlama, ...
Vietnamese:lập trình ràng buộc, ...

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