[jllyhill]

Thanks, but some strange coincidence this is exactly the book I have right now. In the introduction the author says, "I think these notes would best serve as a complement to a textbook". Do you happen to know any good textbooks on that topic?

[benterix]

Everybody has their own preferences, what worked for me was Metaheuristics: From Design to Implementation by this guy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksK-XzkSQlk