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This chapter describes the framework of an analytical study around the computational intelligence algorithms, which are prompted by natural mechanisms and complex biological phenomena. These algorithms are numerous and can be classified in two great families: firstly the family of evolutionary algorithms (EA) such as genetic algorithms (GAs), genetic programming (GP), evolutionary strategy (ES), differential evolutionary (DE), paddy field algorithm (PFA); secondly, the swarm intelligence algorithms (SIA) such as particle swarm optimisation (PSO), ant colony optimization (ACO), bacteria foraging optimisation (BFO), wolf colony algorithm (WCA), fireworks algorithm (FA), bat algorithm (BA), cockroaches algorithm (CA), social spiders algorithm (SSA), cuckoo search algorithm (CSA), wasp swarm optimisation (WSO), mosquito optimisation algorithm (MOA). The authors have detailed the functioning of each algorithm following a structured organization (the descent of the algorithm, the inspiration source, the summary, and the general process) that offers for readers a thorough understanding. This study is the fruit of many years of research in the form of synthesis, which groups the contributions offered by several researchers in the meta-heuristic field. It can be the beginning point for planning and modelling new algorithms or improving existing algorithms.