org.oakgp.evolve

Interface GeneticOperator

All Known Implementing Classes:

ConstantToFunctionMutation, HoistMutation, OnePointCrossover, PointMutation, ShrinkMutation, SubtreeCrossover, SubTreeMutation

Functional Interface:

This is a functional interface and can therefore be used as the assignment target for a lambda expression or method reference.

@FunctionalInterface
public interface GeneticOperator

Creates new Node instances evolved from existing instances.

Method Summary

Modifier and Type	Method and Description
Node	evolve(NodeSelector selector) Returns a new Node evolved from existing instances.

Method Detail

evolve

Node evolve(NodeSelector selector)

Returns a new Node evolved from existing instances.

Parameters:

selector - used to select the existing instances to use as a basis for evolving a new instance

Returns:

a new Node evolved from existing instances obtained from selector