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Resources

If you're interested in Genetic Algorithms and want to learn more, there are plenty of free courses to give you more depth. This is a very limited list, so please do suggest more!

An Introduction to Genetic Algorithms

by Melanie Mitchell

This 1996 book is still a superb introduction to GAs from a practical and theoretical point of view. It features thought exercises and programming exercises in every chapter, and introduces the basic concepts before moving on to some of the most pressing problems of the field (at the time and still to this day!).

Adaptation in Natural and Artificial Systems

by John H Holland

Older and harder-going than Mitchell's introduction, this is a classic text on GAs that helped to shape how the field developed. Particular focus on the theoretical background to 'adaptation' more generally.

Complexity Explorer

Santa Fe Institute

With a more general focus, these courses are great for anyone who is interested in the forces which underly natural and artificial evolution, and many other processes besides. The 'Introduction to Complexity' course (again by Melanie Mitchell) does a great job at introducing a thorny subject matter in a succint and engaging way. The section on GAs is particularly interesting (and inspired this website!).