org.opt4j.operator.copy

Interface Copy<G extends Genotype>

Type Parameters:

G - the type of genotype

All Superinterfaces:

Operator<G>

All Known Implementing Classes:

CopyGenericImplementation, CopyList

public interface Copy<G extends Genotype>
extends Operator<G>

Operator that creates copies of a Genotype.

Author:

lukasiewycz

Method Summary

Modifier and Type	Method and Description
G	copy(G genotype) Copies a Genotype.

Method Detail

copy

G copy(G genotype)

Copies a Genotype. This operation is a deep copy whereas unit elements are not cloned.

Parameters:

genotype - the genotype to copy

Returns:

the copy of the genotype