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Hands-On Neuroevolution with Python

You're reading from   Hands-On Neuroevolution with Python Build high-performing artificial neural network architectures using neuroevolution-based algorithms

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Product type Paperback
Published in Dec 2019
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781838824914
Length 368 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Iaroslav Omelianenko Iaroslav Omelianenko
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Preface 1. Section 1: Fundamentals of Evolutionary Computation Algorithms and Neuroevolution Methods FREE CHAPTER
2. Overview of Neuroevolution Methods 3. Python Libraries and Environment Setup 4. Section 2: Applying Neuroevolution Methods to Solve Classic Computer Science Problems
5. Using NEAT for XOR Solver Optimization 6. Pole-Balancing Experiments 7. Autonomous Maze Navigation 8. Novelty Search Optimization Method 9. Section 3: Advanced Neuroevolution Methods
10. Hypercube-Based NEAT for Visual Discrimination 11. ES-HyperNEAT and the Retina Problem 12. Co-Evolution and the SAFE Method 13. Deep Neuroevolution 14. Section 4: Discussion and Concluding Remarks
15. Best Practices, Tips, and Tricks 16. Concluding Remarks 17. Other Books You May Enjoy

Environment setup

When working with Python libraries, it is essential to set up a working environment properly. There are a lot of dependencies, including the Python language version and the binaries that are available in the system; all of these must be aligned and have compatible versions. As a result of this process, the conflicting configurations of libraries and language versions can be easily created, adding to the frustration and hours of debugging and bug fixes. To solve this problem, the concept of the virtual environment was introduced in the Python programming language. A virtual environment allows us to create isolated Python environments that contain all the necessary dependencies and executables that are used in a particular Python project. Such a virtual environment can be easily created and deleted after it is no longer needed, without leaving any remains in the...

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