LLM-generated combinatorial solvers achieve highest correctness when the model formalizes problems for verified backends rather than attempting to optimize search, which often causes regressions.
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Formalize, Don't Optimize: The Heuristic Trap in LLM-Generated Combinatorial Solvers
LLM-generated combinatorial solvers achieve highest correctness when the model formalizes problems for verified backends rather than attempting to optimize search, which often causes regressions.