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package org.encog.ml.ea.opp.selection;
import java.util.Random;
import org.encog.ml.ea.species.Species;
import org.encog.ml.ea.train.EvolutionaryAlgorithm;
/**
* Provides the interface to a selection operator. This allows genomes to be
* selected for offspring production or elimination.
*/
public interface SelectionOperator {
/**
* Selects an fit genome.
* @param rnd A random number generator.
* @param species The species to select the genome from.
* @return The selected genome.
*/
int performSelection(Random rnd, Species species);
/**
* Selects an unfit genome.
* @param rnd A random number generator.
* @param species The species to select the genome from.
* @return The selected genome.
*/
int performAntiSelection(Random rnd, Species species);
/**
* @return The trainer being used.
*/
EvolutionaryAlgorithm getTrainer();
}