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From: mreddy@glamorgan.ac.uk (Mike Reddy)
Subject: Definition of Genetic Programming
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Date: Mon, 14 Nov 1994 08:21:33 GMT
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One of my colleagues and I were discussing the title proposed to us by a
research student: "Genetic Programming Using Cross-over". He wishes to use
cross-over to evolve CoreWar warriors, but is this genetic programming? My
colleague suggested that only manipulation of a tree structure was
considered REAL genetic programming (and cited Koza, naturally). However,
my student made the comment that programs are being produced, that are
evolved using genetic techniques.

I think there must be some confusion between the two - which I would like
to arbitrate - because of the use of the term 'genetic'. Is the student in
error because he is mixing up artificial life (which is what his work is
essentially) with 'proper' GP?

Thank you for your coments.

Yours Mike Reddy
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