# Basin: Efficient and Extensible Numerical Optimization in Rust

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2608.11279 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2608.11279/

## Key facts

- No citing papers in the map yet (data through 14 Oct 2026).
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- First posted on arXiv 11 Aug 2026.

## Builds on (most cited first, 1 of 1)

- [The CMA Evolution Strategy: A Tutorial](https://mlsanity.com/paper/1604.00772/) (2016)

## Abstract (arXiv)

Basin is a numerical optimization library for the Rust programming language. Numerical optimization is the task of finding the inputs that minimize a function, and it is a fundamental element across the sciences: fitting a model to data, calibrating a simulation, training a machine learning model, or choosing engineering parameters that minimize cost. Basin gives users a single, consistent way to both state and solve such problems, with a broad catalog of solvers and first-class support for constraints.