biopython v1.71.0 Bio.GA.Evolver.GenerationEvolver

Evolve a population from generation to generation.

This implements a Generational GA, in which the population moves from generation to generation.

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Functions

Initialize the evolver

Evolve the population through multiple generations

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Initialize the evolver.

Arguments:

  • starting_population - An initial set of individuals to begin the evolution process from. This should be a list of Organism objects.
  • selector - A Selection object that implements selection, along with mutation and crossover to select a new population from a given population.

Evolve the population through multiple generations.

Arguments:

  • stopping_criteria - A function which, when passed the current individuals in the population, will determine when to stop the evolution process.

Returns:

  • The final evolved population.