Generating a bit pattern with predefined parameters

Now that we know how a genetic algorithm works, let's see how to use it to solve some problems. We will be using a Python package called DEAP. You can find all the details about it at  http://deap.readthedocs.io/en/master . Let's go ahead and install it by running the following command on your Terminal:

$ pip3 install deap

Now that the package is installed, let's quickly test it. Go into the Python shell by typing the following on your Terminal:

$ python3

Once you are inside, type the following:

>>> import deap

If you do not see an error message, we are good to go.

In this section, we will solve a variant of the One Max problem. The One Max problem is about generating a bit string that contains the maximum number of ones. It is a simple problem, but it's very helpful in getting familiar with the library as well as understanding how to implement solutions using genetic algorithms. In our case, we will try to generate a bit string...