Re: [xml-dev] Evolving Information by XML Element Mutations

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Re: [xml-dev] Evolving Information by XML Element Mutations
Roger L. Costello wrote:

> We see the Vineyard System has mutated to include a new element, <fjkele>,
> which has new data, 30fkopcd0.  What kind of mutation would be required so
> that Pickers can start using this new element and data?  Does the stylesheet
> need to undergo a mutation?  This seems very complicated (especially trying
> to mutate a stylesheet).  There must be a simpler way to introduce
> mutations.  What are your thoughts?  
>  

Well, Roger, you are reinventing genetic programming.  There is a lot of 
literature about it, and if you haven't looked at it already this would 
probably be a good time to do so.

Cheers,

Tom P