Practical Genetic Algorithms.- Real-World Application: Routing Problem.- Elitist Compact Genetic Algorithms.- Real-coded Bayesian Optimization Algorithm.- Multiobjective Real-coded Bayesian Optimization Algorithm.- Conclusions.

Genetic and evolutionary algorithms (GEAs) have often achieved an enviable success in solving optimization problems in a wide range of disciplines. This book provides effective optimization algorithms for solving a broad class of problems quickly, accurately, and reliably by employing evolutionary mechanisms.