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In mathematics, '''Optimization''' is the process of minimizing or maximizing a criteria, such as finding the minimum or maximum value of a variable that occurs on a function.   
In mathematics, '''Optimization''' is the process of minimizing or maximizing a criteria, such as finding the minimum or maximum value of a variable that occurs on a function.   


In [[computer science]], optimization typically refers to a technique of heuristic for to making something execute faster or use less memory.  
In [[computer science]], optimization typically refers to a strategy or [[heuristic]] for to making something execute faster, use less memory, consume less power, or accomplish more of something.  


==See Also==
==See Also==

Revision as of 21:44, 12 May 2007

In mathematics, Optimization is the process of minimizing or maximizing a criteria, such as finding the minimum or maximum value of a variable that occurs on a function.

In computer science, optimization typically refers to a strategy or heuristic for to making something execute faster, use less memory, consume less power, or accomplish more of something.

See Also

List of compiler optimizations in computer science