kædeafslutningsmetoden

Kædeafslutningsmetoden, sometimes translated as the chain termination method, is a technique used in certain fields, particularly in computer science and operations research, to solve optimization problems. It is a systematic approach that aims to find the optimal solution by breaking down a complex problem into a series of smaller, sequential decisions or steps. The core idea is to build a solution incrementally, where each step depends on the outcome of the previous one, forming a "chain" of decisions.

This method is often employed when dealing with problems that can be modeled as a sequence of choices, such as in dynamic programming or certain scheduling algorithms. The "termination" aspect refers to the point where the chain of decisions is complete, and a final, optimal solution is identified. By carefully defining the states and transitions between them, the kædeafslutningsmetoden ensures that at each stage, the locally optimal choice is made, which ultimately leads to a globally optimal solution for the entire problem. Its effectiveness relies on the problem exhibiting optimal substructure and overlapping subproblems, key characteristics that dynamic programming problems share.