Offers 14 examples of computer code for algorithms for investigating biological evolution. Each contribution contains unique code segments, documentation, a description of the operations performed, the rationale for the chosen approach, and problems the code overcomes or addresses. All of the codes can be downloaded from the CRC web site; the editor has not verified any of them. Subject and author indexes are included for the bibliography, but not for the text as a whole. The third volume probably concludes the series; the first two describe new research and types of applications. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
Practical Handbook of Genetic Algorithms, Volume 3: Complex Coding Systems contains computer-code examples for the development of genetic algorithm systems - compiling them from an array of practitioners in the field.
Each contribution of this singular resource includes:
unique code segments
documentation
description of the operations performed
rationale for the chosen approach
problems the code overcomes or addresses
Practical Handbook of Genetic Algorithms, Volume 3: Complex Coding Systems complements the first two volumes in the series by offering examples of computer code. The first two volumes dealt with new research and an overview of the types of applications that could be taken with GAs. This volume differs from its predecessors by specifically concentrating on specific functions in genetic algorithms, serving as the only compilation of useful and usable computer code in the field.
