> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://www.generativedesign.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://www.generativedesign.org/02-deeper-dive/02-01_algorithms.md).

# Algorithms

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In this chapter, we'll learn about:

* [What Are Algorithms?](/02-deeper-dive/02-01_algorithms/02-01-01_what-are-algorithms.md)
* [Generators](/02-deeper-dive/02-01_algorithms/02-01-02_generators.md)
* [Evaluators](/02-deeper-dive/02-01_algorithms/02-01-03_evaluators.md)
* [Solvers](/02-deeper-dive/02-01_algorithms/02-01-04_solvers.md) (and how Generative Design behaves as a solver).

First, let's understand what the term 'algorithm' means in relation to the AEC industry and generative design.