
Approximation Algorithms and Linear Programming


Approximation Algorithms and Linear Programming
This course is part of Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms Specialization

Instructor: Sriram Sankaranarayanan
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Formulate linear and integer programming problems for solving commonly encountered optimization problems.
Develop a basic understanding of how linear and integer programming problems are solved.
Understand how approximation algorithms compute solutions that are guaranteed to be within some constant factor of the optimal solution
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