Ants following pheromone trails. Image created with Dall·E by the author.

Meta-Heuristics Explained: Ant Colony Optimization

An introduction to a lesser-known heuristic based on the behavior of ants

In the world of optimization algorithms, there are a plethora of methods inspired by the wonders of the natural world. From genetic algorithms based on evolution to the cooling strategies of simulated annealing, these algorithms have demonstrated their…