As far as I know, implementing a branch-and-price algorithm is a task far from trivial. However, there are tools such as SCIP or the BCP framework of COIN-OR that help implement such algorithms.

I would like to ask you two questions in this regard: 

 1. According to your experience, what is the best alternative to implement a branch-and-price algorithm: using SCIP, the BCP framework of COIN-OR, another tool I am not aware of, or maybe implementing an algorithm from scratch?
 2. Can you comment on the advantages and disadvantages of the alternative you recommend? e.g., learning curve, good/bad documentation, the possibility of parallel executions, or availability/lack of methods to improve performance such as dual variable stabilization.

Thank you very much.