Steven D'Aprano wrote: >> I'm not sure I'm following you here. So a "chromosome" is bit of >> functionality, right? So basically it is a function. So my advice would >> be to write these functions and store it to the "indivuals"-list like >> so: > > No, a chromosome is a bit of *data*: a noun, not a verb. Read these bits > again: > > "Individuals HAVE what's called a chromosome - a SPECIFICATION of what it > contains. For example, common chromosomes are BIT STRINGS, ..." > Oh, OK. I *sort of* got this. Sort of. My reasoning was that these functions would return their associated "representation" upon being called. Which makes not much sense, especially after your explanation.
> Some background which may help you understand what the OP is asking for. > > [snip little GA-intro] > Thanks Steven, that sure was useful. I think I now have a new toy hammer. I'm sure I'll see myself looking for toy nails everywhere over the next few weeks. :) /W -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
