kwik 1.19.2

/*
 * Copyright (c) Kia Shakiba
 *
 * This source code is licensed under the MIT license found in the
 * LICENSE file in the root directory of this source tree.
 */

use rand::Rng;

/// A gene defines the unit of change in a genetic algorithm. Implement this
/// trait for whichever struct contains the data for an individual member of the
/// genetic system.
///
/// # Examples
/// ```
/// use kwik::genetic::{Gene, Chromosome, Rng};
///
/// #[derive(Clone)]
/// struct MyData {
///     data: u32,
/// }
///
/// impl Gene for MyData {
///     fn mutate(&mut self, rng: &mut impl Rng, _genes: &[Option<Self>]) {
///         self.data = rng.gen_range(0..10);
///     }
/// }
/// ```
pub trait Gene
where
	Self: Clone,
{
	/// Mutates the value of the gene. Ensure the value is mutated only within
	/// the acceptable range of possible values. The current (potentially
	/// partially filled) chromosome is provided.
	fn mutate(&mut self, rng: &mut impl Rng, genes: &[Option<Self>]);

	/// Modifies the value of the gene, if necessary. Unlike `mutate`, this
	/// function only gets called on genes that are inherited from a parent. It
	/// should be used to perform necessary modifications on the gene to ensure
	/// a valid individual is produced. The current (potentially partially
	/// filled) chromosome is provided.
	fn modify(&mut self, _genes: &[Option<Self>]) {}
}