What is elitism in GA?

Updated May 16, 2026

Short answer

Elitism preserves best individuals across generations.

Deep explanation

Top-performing chromosomes are directly carried over to ensure best solutions are not lost.

Real-world example

Keeping best delivery route unchanged.

Common mistakes

  • Using too much elitism reducing diversity.

Follow-up questions

  • Does elitism slow exploration?
  • What is elitism rate?

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