Genetic Algorithms and Machine Learning for Programmers

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You built three simulations in this chapter, used two different statistical distributions, drew pictures in C++, and briefly looked at property-based testing. The models you simulated used stochastic differential equations—equations with a random element. They were a special type of random walk known as Markov processes; the next step depends on the current state only. You built a discrete simulation of these by finding values at specific time intervals.

Think about some other property-based tests for your code. Look at unit tests in a project you are working on—can you see any magic numbers? Try property-based testing on that code and see what happens.

Try out some different models. Your stock prices tend to go up over time. ...