What is population in GA?

Updated May 16, 2026

Short answer

Population is a set of candidate solutions.

Deep explanation

GA operates on a population of chromosomes evolving over generations.

Real-world example

Multiple route plans evaluated simultaneously.

Common mistakes

  • Using too small population reducing diversity.

Follow-up questions

  • What is population size impact?
  • Can population change dynamically?

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