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Prolog Logic Programming

Prolog is a declarative programming language developed in 1972, focusing on logic and relationships for AI and expert systems. It utilizes concepts like facts, rules, queries, and unification, making it suitable for complex problem-solving through automatic inference. Despite its advantages, Prolog faces challenges such as a steep learning curve and limited commercial adoption, but it remains relevant in AI and emerging applications.

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Prolog Logic Programming

Prolog is a declarative programming language developed in 1972, focusing on logic and relationships for AI and expert systems. It utilizes concepts like facts, rules, queries, and unification, making it suitable for complex problem-solving through automatic inference. Despite its advantages, Prolog faces challenges such as a steep learning curve and limited commercial adoption, but it remains relevant in AI and emerging applications.

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PROLOG

PROGRAMMI
NG
Presented by:
Ronit Chaudhari-
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Om Kamble- 122A7036
Adwita Padhye-
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Aastha Varhadi-
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Prolog: Logic
Programming Unleashed

Prolog, a declarative programming language, emerged in 1972.


Spearheaded by Alain Colmerauer and Philippe Roussel, it's
fundamental to AI and expert systems. Prolog emphasizes logic and
relationships, enabling automatic inference for complex problem-
solving.
Understanding Prolog's
Essence
Logic-Based Automatic Inference
Paradigm

Prolog follows a logic-based programming Automatic inference and backtracking mechanisms


paradigm. It focuses on defining relationships and are core. It is ideal for complex problem-solving.
rules.

Prolog is well-suited for AI applications. It excels at tasks that require reasoning and deduction.
Prolog's Core
Concepts
1 Facts
Facts are statements about relationships.

2 Rules
Rules are logical implications between facts.

3 Queries
Queries are questions posed to the Prolog interpreter.

4 Unification
Unification involves matching and binding variables.
Prolog Programming
Syntax
Predicates and Recursive Approach
Terms
Prolog uses predicates and Recursive problem-solving is a
terms to define relationships. common technique.

Pattern Matching
Pattern matching is used for goal resolution.

Prolog has a unique execution model based on logical inference. This sets it
apart from other languages.
Real-World
Applications
Artificial
Intelligence

Natural Language
Processing

Expert Systems

Prolog is used in AI, NLP, expert systems, semantic web tech,


and computational linguistics. Its applications are diverse and
impactful.
Prolog's
Advantages
Powerful pattern
matching

Built-in backtracking

Concise code for complex


problems
Prolog offers strong symbolic computation and is excellent for
AI and research applications. These features make it a
valuable tool.
Challenges and
Limitations
Steep learning
curve for imperative programmers
Especially

Performance
overhead
In complex computations

Limited adoption
In commercial settings

Prolog requires a different way of thinking than traditional languages. Overcoming these hurdles is essential for mastery.
Future of Prolog

1 AI and
research

2 Integratio
n

3 Emerging
applications
Prolog will remain relevant in AI and research, with new applications in machine learning. Its integration
with modern paradigms will drive further innovation.
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