nlopt
A library for nonlinear optimization, providing a unified interface to multiple local and global optimization algorithms.
What is nlopt?
NLopt is a library for nonlinear optimization that provides a unified interface to multiple optimization algorithms for solving local and global optimization problems. It handles both constrained and unconstrained optimization of functions with or without gradient information, packaging several free/open-source nonlinear optimization libraries into a single consistent API.
Researchers, engineers, and developers working on scientific computing, machine learning, engineering design, and other fields requiring numerical optimization solutions across multiple programming languages.
Developers choose NLopt because it offers a standardized interface to numerous optimization algorithms, eliminating the need to learn multiple library APIs while providing flexibility for different problem types and language bindings.
Overview
library for nonlinear optimization, wrapping many algorithms for global and local, constrained or unconstrained, optimization
Use Cases
Best For
- Solving complex engineering design optimization problems
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