The author discusses the development of SAT solvers since the 1990s, highlighting Kissat’s domination in the 2024 SAT Competition with three gold medals. Core techniques like congruence closure and clausal equivalence sweeping are mentioned. The author also touches on the SAT problem, stating that it involves finding a satisfying assignment to a logical normal form. The post explores various SAT solving methods, including brute force, the Davis Putnam procedure, and given clause loops. Different resolution strategies and tools like MiniSAT, Cadical, and Kissat are recommended for aspiring SAT solver developers. The post concludes by mentioning the potential benefits of partial evaluation in SAT solving.
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