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package org.apache.commons.math4.optim.linear;

import org.apache.commons.math4.optim.OptimizationData;

/**
 * Pivot selection rule to the use for a Simplex solver.
 *
 * @since 3.3
 */
public enum PivotSelectionRule implements OptimizationData {
    /**
     * The classical rule, the variable with the most negative coefficient
     * in the objective function row will be chosen as entering variable.
     */
    DANTZIG,
    /**
     * The first variable with a negative coefficient in the objective function
     * row will be chosen as entering variable. This rule guarantees to prevent
     * cycles, but may take longer to find an optimal solution.
     */
    BLAND
}