Solving TSP Problems Using Genetic Algorithms with Implementation Details

Resource Overview

This program demonstrates a step-by-step implementation of genetic algorithms for solving Traveling Salesman Problems (TSP), featuring detailed code execution processes. Simulation results confirm the program's feasibility and effectiveness, accompanied by comprehensive result visualizations.

Detailed Documentation

The program provides a detailed breakdown of the genetic algorithm's execution steps, including population initialization, fitness evaluation, selection mechanisms (such as roulette wheel or tournament selection), crossover operations (like ordered or partially mapped crossover), and mutation strategies. Through extensive simulation experiments, the implementation demonstrates both feasibility and effectiveness in solving TSP problems. The accompanying documentation includes comprehensive result visualizations that clearly illustrate the algorithm's convergence process and final route optimization. Key functions implemented include chromosome encoding for city paths, distance matrix calculations, and generational evolution tracking. These detailed components enable readers to thoroughly understand the algorithmic approach and facilitate further research and analysis of TSP solutions.