[freeciv-ai] (PR#6595) Optimize/reimplement CM

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> Gregory wrote:
> 
>   This is right.  This is precisely the difference between integer and
>   continuous linear programming: the best solution for 2 workers might
>   be disjoint from the best solution for 1 worker
> 
>   An example: 4 tiles available:  1f/0t, 5f/0t, 3f/3t, 0f/5t
>   condition: city doesn't starve + maximize trade
> 
>   for 1 citizen 3f/3t tile is the best option
>   for 2 citizens 5f/0t + 0f/5t is the best
> 
>   so incrementing one citizen leads to a displacement of the first.

Actually, the best solution (since the food box can act as a buffer) is
to always use the 3f/3t tile and alternatingly using 5f/0t or 0f/5t. Of
course, this solution might not fit into what is currently possible, but
maybe it should?

Just a though.

JJ