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What is the difference between genetic and evolutionary algorithms?

Is there a difference between genetic algorithms and evolutionary algorithms?

I have read multiple papers, talking about genetic or evolutionary algorithms, and while very similar, I think they may not be the same thing.

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Goles Avatar asked May 22 '10 22:05

Goles


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A genetic algorithm is a class of evolutionary algorithm. Although genetic algorithms are the most frequently encountered type of evolutionary algorithm, there are other types, such as Evolution Strategy. So, evolutionary algorithms encompass genetic algorithms, and more.

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mdma Avatar answered Sep 20 '22 22:09

mdma


Genetic algorithms use crossover (hence the 'gene' in their name) and mutation to search the space of possible solutions.

Evolutionary programming uses primarily mutation.

As posted already, both are types of evolutionary algorithms.

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tymn Avatar answered Sep 20 '22 22:09

tymn