Vinodh K.

A heuristic method is an approach to finding a solution to a problem. Heuristic methods speed up the process of reaching a satisfactory solution.There are four Principles : 1. Understand the Problem 2.Make a solution. 3. Carry out the plan. 4.Evaluate & Adopt 1. Understand the Problem It can help to draw the problem and to look at it from another angle. What is the problem, what is happening, can the problem be explained in other words, is there enough information available, etc. Such questions can help with the first evaluation of a problem issue. 2.Make a Solution There are many ways to solve problems. This section is about choosing the right strategy that best fits the problem at hand. The reversed ‘working backwards’ can help with this.It can also be useful to make an overview of the possibilities, delete some of them immediately, work with comparisons, or to apply symmetry. Creativity comes into play here and will improve the ability to judge. 3.Carry out the plan Once a strategy has been chosen, the plan can quickly be implemented. However, it is important to pay attention to time and be patient, because the solution will not simply appear. If the plan doesn’t go anywhere, the advice is to throw it overboard and find a new way. 4.Evaluate & Adopt Take the time to carefully consider and reflect upon the work that’s already been done. The things that are going well should be maintained, those leading to a lesser solution, should be adjusted. Some things simply work, while others simply don’t.