Online optimization
= Online optimization
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Online optimization refers to a class of optimization problems where decisions need to be made sequentially over time, often in the face of uncertainty and incomplete information. In online optimization, an algorithm receives input data incrementally and must make decisions based on the current information available, without knowledge of future inputs. Key characteristics of online optimization include: 1. **Sequential Decision Making**: Decisions are made one at a time, and the outcome of a decision may affect future decisions.