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An interactive educational platform to explore Genetic Algorithms in a visual, intuitive, and accessible way.
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:link: https://www.maxwell.vrac.puc-rio.br/projetosEspeciais/GADEMO/index.html
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Visualize, understand, and experiment with Genetic Algorithms through interactive graphs and detailed data — no coding required.
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:link: fundamentals/index
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Discover the core concepts behind Genetic Algorithms, including genetic operators, population structures, and evolutionary dynamics — clearly explained and accessible.
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:link: acknowledgments_and_support/index
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This project was envisioned and built by members of the academic community at PUC-Rio.
Learn more about those who made it possible.
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```{seealso}
If you wish to explore further, check out selected references on Genetic Algorithms, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence. You can also access a published monograph that inspired parts of this project, along with other recommended readings and resources.

You can also access the [Final Paper](https://doi.org/10.17771/PUCRio.acad.68870) developed as the Undergraduate Thesis that gave rise to GADemo, offering an in-depth discussion of its theoretical foundation and implementation process.
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#### About GADemo

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about/index
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#### Fundamentals

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fundamentals/index
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#### User Guide

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user_guide/index
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#### Examples

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examples/index
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#### API

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api/index
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#### References

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references/index
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#### Acknowledgments and Support

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acknowledgments_and_support/index
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### Community and Contribution Guide

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contributor_guide/index
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