Optimizing math functions

[Charlie]

Steven D'Aprano <steve <at> REMOVE-THIS-cybersource.com.au> writes:

> 
> On Sat, 23 May 2009 09:22:59 -0400, Esmail wrote:
> 
> > Hello all,
> > 
> > I would like to maximize or minimize a given math function over a
> > specific set of values, in Python preferably.
> ...
> > What it apparently can't do is for maximize (or minimize) functions that
> > contain two variables, x and y, or more. 


You might also look at:
http://pyparasol.sourceforge.net/example_1.html