Modeling and solving a simple problem with integer variables: map coloring

In this lesson, you will learn how to use CP Optimizer and a three-stage method to find a solution to a map coloring problem.

Overview
A solution to the map coloring problem can be determined using CP Optimizer and the three-stage method of describe, model and solve.
Describe
The first stage in finding a solution to the map coloring problem is to describe the problem using natural language.
Model
Once the map coloring problem has been described using natural language, you then use Concert Technology classes to model the constraint programming problem.
Solve
Once the map coloring problem has been described and modeled, you use CP Optimizer classes and functions to solve the constraint programming problem.
Review exercises
Complete these exercises to review what you have learned in the tutorial. Suggested answers are provided.
Complete program
The location of the complete map coloring program and the results are provided.

Parent topic: Getting Started with CP Optimizer