Genetic Algorithms

[Binary_Branflakes]

Hi, new here!

Anyone care to discuss Genetic & Evolutionary Algorithms? I've recently began studying the topic and would love to learn more.

[Binary_Branflakes]

No takers on this yet? It is a very fascinating topic, if you havn't read anything on it, I highly recommend it if you are at all interested in Computer Science.

[Binary_Branflakes]

A brief description taken from a paper...

"Genetic Algorithm (GA) transforms a population (set) of individual objects, each with an associated fitness value, into a new generation of the population using the Darwinian principle of reproduction and survival of the fittest and analogs of naturally occuring genetic operations such as crossover (sexual recombination) and mutation."

..."Each individual in the population represents a possible solution to a given problem."

[TheBigDog]

Love to learn about this and discuss. Tell me more.

Bill

[Binary_Branflakes]

I'm still learning myself. I've read one paper from the Computer Science Dept of Stanford. I have gotten my hands on a few books that I'm going to read ASAP on the subject and Algorithms in general. I will share as I learn more...

[Binary_Branflakes]

This definition is little clearer...

"Genetic Algorithms (GA) are numerical optimisation algorithms inspired by both natural selection and natural genetics." taken from "An Introduction to Genetic Algorithms for Scientists and Engineers" -Author David Coley

[MortenS]

I found this introduction to evolutionary algorithms for a MatLab toolbox...not sure if you have read it.

http://www.geatbx.com/docu/algindex.html


As long as computer scientists use vocabulary taken from evolutionary theory, I can follow it

[Binary_Branflakes]

Thanks for the find! No, i havn't read it. I will though.

[alexander]

so, um, learning lisp yet?

[Binary_Branflakes]

not yet, although i am interested! I don't remember now where i came acquanted with it...but, i have a few books on it...just havnt gotten to them yet.