Chapter 8: Understanding Genetic Algorithms

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In the previous chapter you saw a practical application of the Kohonen neural network. Up to this point the book has focused primarily on neural networks. In this and Chapter 9 we will focus on two artificial intelligence technologies not directly related to neural networks. We will begin with the genetic algorithm. In the next chapter you will learn about simulated annealing. Finally Chapter 10 will apply both of these concepts to neural networks. Please note that at this time JOONE, which was covered in previous chapters, has no support for GAs’ or simulated annealing so we will build it.