Standard warning about ECJ: it's a big, sophisticated EC system designed for large projects, and it has a relatively steep learning curve. If you want to stick with Java, on the ECJ web page there are pointers to a number of other packages. Sean On Oct 21, 2004, at 11:11 AM, Randy Latimer wrote: > Just saw ECJ. I have a student starting genetic algorithms study. > I'll > have him look through ECJ tutorials. > We're looking for an interesting genectic algorithm project idea(s). > He started trying to evolve PI. > THis morning I showed him an Axelrod text on GA's to evolve strategies > for > prisoner's dilemma.