Phenomena and Processes

Backtracking Algorithms

A general algorithmic technique that considers solutions one option at a time backtracking to get the desired solution. This allows searching every possible option recursively.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

A general algorithmic technique that considers solutions one option at a time backtracking to get the desired solution. This allows searching every possible option recursively.

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  • Algorithm, Backtracking
  • Backtracking Algorithm

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History Note

2025

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Previous Indexing

  • Algorithms (2009-2024)

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  1. G17w.035w.344w
  2. L01w.224w.050w.414w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Backtracking Algorithms. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000098428. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000098428
  2. Backtracking Algorithms. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backtracking
  3. Backtracking Algorithms. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q798554