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In computing cooperative distributed problem solving is a network of semi-autonomous processing nodes working together to solve a problem, typically in a multi-agent system. That is concerned with the investigation of problem subdivision, sub-problem distribution, results synthesis, optimisation of problem solver coherence and co-ordination. It is closely related to distributed constraint programming and distributed constraint optimization; see the links below.
== Aspects of CDPS == Neither global control or global data storage – no individual CDPS problem solver (agent) has sufficient information to solve the entire problem. Control and data are distributed Communication is slower than computation, therefore: Loose coupling between problem solvers Efficient protocols (not too much communication overhead) problems should be modular, coarse grained Any unique node is a potential bottleneck Organised behaviour is hard to guarantee since no one node has the complete picture
== See also == Multiscale decision making Distributed constraint optimization Distributed artificial intelligence Multi-agent planning
== Some relevant books == Faltings, Boi (2006). "Distributed Constraint Programming". In Rossi, Francesca; van Beek, Peter; Walsh, Toby (eds.). Handbook of Constraint Programming. Elsevier. ISBN 978-0-444-52726-4. Archived from the original on 2012-10-04. Retrieved 2009-01-04. A chapter in an edited book. Meisels, Amnon (2008). Distributed Search by Constrained Agents. Springer. ISBN 978-1-84800-040-7. Shoham, Yoav; Leyton-Brown, Kevin (2009). Multiagent Systems: Algorithmic, Game-Theoretic, and Logical Foundations. New York: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-0-521-89943-7. See Chapters 1 and 2; downloadable free online. Yokoo, Makoto (2001). Distributed constraint satisfaction: Foundations of cooperation in multi-agent systems. Springer. ISBN 978-3-540-67596-9.