Concept · Problem Solving
Constraint
A limitation, requirement, or condition that shapes which solutions are acceptable — time, budget, rules, resources, or policies.
Why it matters
A plan that ignores constraints is not a genuine solution; it is an aspiration.
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Lessons (4)
Building a Structured Problem MapLogic of Problem Solving: Goals, Constraints, and StrategyCapstone: Running the Full Problem-Solving LoopLogic of Problem Solving: Goals, Constraints, and StrategyChoosing and Revising a StrategyLogic of Problem Solving: Goals, Constraints, and StrategyUnderstanding the Problem Before Solving ItLogic of Problem Solving: Goals, Constraints, and Strategy
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