ix-optimize

name	ix-optimize
description	Optimize a function using SGD, Adam, PSO, or simulated annealing
disable-model-invocation	true

Optimize

Run optimization using the machin workspace algorithms.

When to Use

When the user asks to optimize, minimize, maximize, find best parameters, or tune hyperparameters.

Method Selection

• sgd or adam — Smooth differentiable functions, gradient-based
• pso (Particle Swarm) — Multi-modal or noisy landscapes, no gradient needed
• annealing (Simulated Annealing) — Discrete or combinatorial problems, escapes local minima

Execution

cargo run -p ix-skill -- optimize --algo <method> --function <fn> --dim <n> --max-iter <iter>

Built-in test functions: sphere, rosenbrock, rastrigin

Programmatic Usage

use ix_optimize::gradient::{sgd, adam};
use ix_optimize::pso::pso_minimize;
use ix_optimize::annealing::simulated_annealing;
use ix_optimize::traits::ClosureObjective;

Interpretation

• Report best solution found, final objective value, and iterations to convergence
• For PSO/annealing, note that results are stochastic — suggest running multiple seeds
• Compare methods when user is unsure which to use