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Backtracking Search

Backtracking Search

Feb 10, 20261 min read

  • programming-paradigms
  • logic
  • backtracking

Backtracking Search

← Back to Logic Programming

A search strategy where the system explores possible solutions by trying choices and undoing (backtracking) when a dead end is reached. Prolog-style resolution uses backtracking to systematically search the space of possible proofs.

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  • Prolog-style Resolution

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