Metaheuristic Algorithms for Optimization: A Brief Review

In the area of optimization, metaheuristic algorithms have attracted a lot of interest. For many centuries, human beings have utilized metaheuristic algorithms as a problem-solving approach. The application of these methods to combinatorial optimization problems has rapidly become a growing area of research, incorporating principles of natural selection, evolution, and problem-solving strategies. While conventional software engineering methods may not always be effective in resolving software issues, mathematical optimization using metaheuristics can offer a solution. As a result, metaheuristics have become an increasingly important part of modern optimization, with a large number of algorithms emerging over…