  Fireworks algorithm is a new type of intelligent optimization algorithm.
Because of its fast convergence speed, easy implementation, explosiveness,
diversity, simplicity and randomness, it has attracted more and more attention
in many research fields recently. This paper introduces the background,
composition, improvement idea of fireworks algorithm (analysis and improvement
of operator, improvement of hybrid algorithm), and its application in
continuous optimization, discrete optimization, single-objective optimization,
multi-objective optimization and other fields. Finally, the future research
directions of fireworks algorithm are summarized, including theoretical
analysis, operator analysis and improvement, hybrid algorithm research and
algorithm application.
