The Genetic Algorithm (GA) : Selection + Crossover + Mutation + Elitism

This is the implementation of the original version of the genetic algorithm

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This submission includes the main components of the Genetic Algorithm (GA) including Selection + Crossover + Mutation + Elitism. There are functions for each and the GA has been developed as a function as well. Of course, it is the discrete (binary) version of the GA algorithm since all the genes can be assigned with either 0 or 1.
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Seyedali Mirjalili (2026). The Genetic Algorithm (GA) : Selection + Crossover + Mutation + Elitism (https://in.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/67435-the-genetic-algorithm-ga-selection-crossover-mutation-elitism), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .

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Platform Compatibility

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  • Linux
Version Published Release Notes Action
1.0.0.0

An update to the selection operator (Roulette wheel) to handle negative fitness values too.