The "algorithm" I wrote in this post is a formalized version of some problem solving techniques I picked up from the classic book "How to Solve It"[0]. In parti

The "algorithm" I wrote in this post is a formalized version of some problem solving techniques I picked up from the classic book "How to Solve It"[0]. In particular "working backwards". You start from the goal you want and see what you know that is applicable to getting you to goal. [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_to_Solve_It https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_to_Solve_It