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New Weisfeiler-Leman features enhance algorithm selection in constraint programming

Researchers have developed a new method for algorithm selection in constraint programming by leveraging Weisfeiler-Leman (WL) features. This approach automates feature extraction, moving beyond traditional manual statistics to capture the underlying problem structure. The proposed cut-based representation, known as WLc, models structural partitions to provide a more nuanced predictive signal. Experiments using Support Vector Machines, Random Forests, and Multi-Layer Perceptrons on MiniZinc Challenge instances showed that WLc features outperformed existing methods. AI

IMPACT Introduces a novel automated feature extraction methodology for constraint programming, potentially improving efficiency and predictive accuracy.

RANK_REASON The cluster contains a research paper detailing a novel methodology for feature extraction in machine learning for constraint programming. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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New Weisfeiler-Leman features enhance algorithm selection in constraint programming

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  1. arXiv cs.AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Alessio Pellegrino, Jacopo Mauro ·

    Using Weisfeiler-Leman Features for Algorithm Selection in Constraint Optimisation

    arXiv:2610.12119v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Algorithm Selection is essential for efficient Constraint Programming. Over the years, many algorithm selectors based on machine learning methods have been successfully applied, yet traditional feature extraction methods often rel…