Linear Programming
Linear Programming
PROGRAMMING
STEP-BY-STEP ROADMAP:
• Foundation in mathematics
• Learn the theory
• Study articles and Research papers
• Enhanced graphical Skills
• Programming Skills
• Study Linear Programming Libraries
• Real-world Problem Solving
• Iterative Learning(Repeat above steps to enhance your skills)
• Advanced Topics
• Practical Projects and Challenges
LEARN THE THEORY
Certainly! Here's an outline covering the basics to advanced topics in linear programming:
Basics of Linear Programming:
1.Introduction to Optimization:
1. What is optimization?
2. Types of optimization problems: linear vs. nonlinear.
3. Applications of linear programming in various fields.
2.Linear Inequalities:
1. Representation of linear inequalities.
2. Graphical interpretation of inequalities.
3. Solutions to systems of linear inequalities.
3.Objective Functions:
1. Definition of an objective function.
2. Types of objective functions: maximization vs. minimization.
3. Examples of objective functions in real-world problems.
4.Feasible Regions:
1. Definition of feasible regions.
2. Graphical representation of feasible regions.
3. How to determine feasible solutions.
5.Optimization:
4. Definition of optimization problems.
5. Linear programming as a specific type of optimization problem.
6. Formulating optimization problems.
INTERMEDIATE LINEAR PROGRAMMING:
7.Simplex Method:
6. Introduction to the simplex method.
7. Understanding basic terminology: pivot, pivot element, basic feasible solution,
etc.
8. Steps involved in the simplex method.
9. Implementing the simplex method algorithmically.
8.Duality Theory:
10.Introduction to duality theory in linear programming.
11.Formulating the dual problem.
12.Relationship between primal and dual problems.
13.Interpretation of dual variables and dual constraints.
9.Sensitivity Analysis:
6. Definition and importance of sensitivity analysis.
7. Analyzing changes in objective function coefficients.
8. Analyzing changes in right-hand side values.
9. Analyzing changes in constraint coefficients.
10.Integer Programming:
10.Introduction to integer programming.
11.Formulating integer programming problems.
12.Solving integer programming problems using branch and bound, cutting planes,
and other techniques.