PGAPack Parallel Genetic Algorithm Library
PGAPack is a general-purpose, data-structure-neutral, parallel genetic algorithm
library. It is intended to provide most capabilities desired in a genetic algorithm
library, in an integrated, seamless, and portable manner. Key features are in PGAPack V1.0
include:
- Callable from Fortran or C.
- Runs on uniprocessors, parallel computers, and workstation networks.
- Binary-, integer-, real-, and character-valued native data types.
- Full extensibility to support custom operators and new data types.
- Easy-to-use interface for novice and application users.
- Multiple levels of access for expert users.
- Parameterized population replacement.
- Multiple crossover, mutation, and selection operators.
- Easy integration of hill-climbing heuristics.
- Extensive debugging facilities.
- Large set of example problems.
- Detailed users guide.
Availability
PGAPack is available by anonymous ftp from ftp.mcs.anl.gov
in pub/pgapack as pgapack.tar.Z.
Documentation
A PostScript version of the PGAPack users manual is available here.
Mailing List
To join the PGAPack mailing list to receive announcements of new versions,
enhancements, and bug fixes, send electronic mail to pgapack@mcs.anl.gov.
Send bug reports to pgapack-bugs@mcs.anl.gov.
Developers
PGAPack was developed by David Levine of
the Mathematics and Computer Science Division
at Argonne National Laboratory. Philip Hallstrom, David
Noelle, Greg Reeder, and Brian Walenz, participants in Argonne's Science and Engineering
Research Semester program, provided significant help.
