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What is Gray coding in Genetic Algorithms?
Updated May 16, 2026
Short answer
Gray coding is a binary encoding where consecutive values differ by only one bit.
Deep explanation
Gray coding reduces Hamming cliffs in GA by ensuring small changes in value correspond to small genetic changes. This improves search stability in binary-encoded optimization problems.
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