ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Case based reasoning

Case-based reasoning (CBR) is like learning by example. Think of it like when you learn to tie your shoes by watching how someone else does it.

In CBR, we try to solve problems by looking at similar problems we have encountered in the past, and how we solved them. It's like looking at a bunch of different shoe tying techniques, and picking the one that best fits the situation we're in.

So, when faced with a new problem, we look for similar problems we've dealt with before, and see if we can apply the same solution. It's kind of like having a big book of solutions, and we just have to find the right page.

Just like when you learn to tie your shoes, you might start with a simple method and as you encounter different types of shoes, you might add new techniques to your repertoire. Similarly, in CBR, as we encounter new problems, we might learn new solutions, which we can add to our collection for future use.