Artificial bee colony algorithm is a type of computer program that works like a bee colony in nature. It works by dividing the problem into smaller parts, and then assigning "bees" (pieces of computer code) to each part of the problem. These bees work together to explore possible solutions to the problem and share their results with each other. This process works like how worker bees in a beehive explore a large area and then come back to the hive to share what they found. This helps the hive find food and stay alive!