Constraint Logic Programming
A programming paradigm that combines the features of logic programming with constraint solving capabilities, allowing constraints within the bodies of clauses that must be satisfied for the program to be considered correct.
Areas of application
- Artificial intelligence
- Computer science
- Operations research
- Optimization
- Logic programming
Example
For example, a CLP program could be used to solve a scheduling problem where each task has certain constraints on when it can start and finish. The program would use logical reasoning to find a schedule that satisfies all the constraints and maximizes efficiency.