org.opt4j.optimizer.ea

Interface Coupler

All Known Implementing Classes:

CouplerDefault, CouplerRandom, CouplerUnique

public interface Coupler

The Coupler determines couples that are used to create the offspring for a given set of possible parents.

Author:

glass

Method Summary

Modifier and Type	Method and Description
Collection<Pair<Individual>>	getCouples(int size, List<Individual> parents) Returns a list of Individual-groups (couples) that are designated to create offspring.

Method Detail

getCouples

Collection<Pair<Individual>> getCouples(int size,
                                        List<Individual> parents)

Returns a list of Individual-groups (couples) that are designated to create offspring.

Parameters:

size - the number of couples to create

parents - the parents

Returns:

the selected couples