Comment Re:This genetic algorithm doesn't have sex (Score 2, Informative) 389
The algorithm in the article is actually a cousin of GAs called an evolutionary algorithm. Typically, GAs have crossover (sex) where genetic material from multiple parents is combined. This would be easy to do with the keyboard layout problem, and would probably produce better results.
Often, EAs work better with smaller populations (~100-500) and GAs work better for larger populations, but that's more anecdotal than rigorously shown.
Often, EAs work better with smaller populations (~100-500) and GAs work better for larger populations, but that's more anecdotal than rigorously shown.
