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package org.encog.solve.genetic.genome;

import java.util.List;

/**
 * A genome is the basic blueprint for creating an organism in Encog. A genome
 * is made up of one or more chromosomes, which are in turn made up of genes.
 * 
 */
public interface Genome extends Comparable<Genome> {

	/**
	 * @return The number of genes in this genome.
	 */
	int calculateGeneCount();

	/**
	 * Use the genes to update the organism.
	 */
	void decode();

	/**
	 * Use the organism to update the genes.
	 */
	void encode();

	/**
	 * Get the adjusted score, this considers old-age penalties and youth
	 * bonuses. If there are no such bonuses or penalties, this is the same as
	 * the score.
	 * @return The adjusted score.
	 */
	double getAdjustedScore();

	/**
	 * @return The amount of offspring this genome will have.
	 */
	double getAmountToSpawn();

	/**
	 * @return The chromosomes that make up this genome.
	 */
	List<Chromosome> getChromosomes();

	/**
	 * @return The genome ID.
	 */
	long getGenomeID();

	/**
	 * @return The organism produced by this genome.
	 */
	Object getOrganism();

	/**
	 * @return The score for this genome.
	 */
	double getScore();	

	/**
	 * Mate with another genome and produce two children.
	 * @param father The father genome.
	 * @param child1 The first child.
	 * @param child2 The second child.
	 */
	void mate(Genome father, Genome child1, Genome child2);

	/**
	 * Set the adjusted score.
	 * @param adjustedScore The adjusted score.
	 */
	public void setAdjustedScore(double adjustedScore);

	/**
	 * Set the amount to spawn.
	 * @param amountToSpawn The amount to spawn.
	 */
	public void setAmountToSpawn(double amountToSpawn);

	/**
	 * Set the genome ID.
	 * @param genomeID The genome id.
	 */
	void setGenomeID(long genomeID);

	/** 
	 * Set the score.
	 * @param score The new score.
	 */
	void setScore(double score);
}