Function Optimization Analysis Based on Bacterial Foraging Algorithm
With the rapid development of swarm intelligence optimization algorithms, Passino introduced the Bacteria Foraging Optimization Algorithm (BFOA) in 2002, simulating the foraging behavior of E. coli bacteria and adding a new member to the family of biomimetic evolutionary algorithms. This chapter focuses on introducing the fundamental BFOA to programming enthusiasts, providing implementation insights including chemotaxis, reproduction, and elimination-dispersal mechanisms. Researchers can build upon this foundation to develop enhanced versions for practical applications.