E-Book Overview
Since the early 1990s, genetic programming (GP)-a discipline whose goal is to enable the automatic generation of computer programs-has emerged as one of the most promising paradigms for fast, productive software development. GP combines biological metaphors gleaned from Darwin's theory of evolution with computer-science approaches drawn from the field of machine learning to create programs that are capable of adapting or recreating themselves for open-ended tasks.This unique introduction to GP provides a detailed overview of the subject and its antecedents, with extensive references to the published and online literature. In addition to explaining the fundamental theory and important algorithms, the text includes practical discussions covering a wealth of potential applications and real-world implementation techniques. Software professionals needing to understand and apply GP concepts will find this book an invaluable practical and theoretical guide.
E-Book Content
Genetic Programming An Introduction On the Automatic Evolution of Computer Programs and Its Applications Wolfgang Banzhaf Peter Nordin Robert E. Keller Frank D. Francone dpunkt.verlag - Morgan Kaufmann Publishers, Inc. San Francisco, California dpunkt Verlag fuer digitale Technologie GmbH Heidelberg Copublished by dpunkt.verlag and Morgan Kaufmann Publishers, Inc. Morgan Kaufmann Publishers, Inc. Sponsoring Editor Michael B. Morgan Production Manager Yonie Overtoil Production Editor Elisabeth Beller Cover Design Ross Carron Design Cover Photo Chris Howes/Masterfile Cover Illustration Cherie Plumlee Proofreader Robert Fiske Printer Courier Corporation dpunkt.verlag Sponsoring Editor Production Manager Copyeditor Michael Barabas Josef Hegele Andrew Ross This book has been author-typeset using LaTEX. Designations used by companies to distinguish