Trait genevo::genetic::Phenotype

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pub trait Phenotype<G>: Clone + Debug where
    G: Genotype, {
    fn genes(&self) -> G;

    fn derive(&self, new_genes: G) -> Self;
}
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A Phenotype is a candidate solution of the optimization or search problem. Phenotypes are also called individuals or creatures. A Phenotype is the type of data for which the optimal value for solving an optimization or search problem should be found.

The Phenotype represents a subject in the problem domain. It holds its genes which are its representation in the search space of the genetic algorithm. The genes are represented as a vector of Genotypes.

Required methods

Returns its genes as a Genotype.

Hint: The simulation may access this function several times. Therefore this method should be as fast as possible, e.g. through storing or caching the genes.

Clones this Phenotype into a new one but with the given genes.

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