[mlpack] GSoC 2016 Project: Neuroevolution algorithms

[Marcus Edel]

Hello Nakul,

It is a good decision to start with something easy that could be CNE or NEAT.
Afterwards, we can use that as a baseline for comparison with other
implementation. You should keep in mind, that you have to write tests, for every
evolution algorithm you write, and that often takes more time than the actual
implementation. Anyway, this year google made draft proposals part of the
proposal workflow. So we can comment on your timeline etc. and give feedback
once you submitted your application. Also take a look at:
http://write.flossmanuals.net/gsocstudentguide/

I hope this is helpful. Let me know if I can clarify anything,

Thanks,
Marcus

> On 10 Mar 2016, at 04:12, Nakul Gulati <nakgulati at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I am a final year Computer Science and Engineering student. I am interested in contributing to the project Neuroevolution algorithms as part of GSoC 2016. Some of the courses completed which are relevant to this project are: Data Structures and Design and Analysis of Algorithms, Soft Computing and Artificial Neural Networks.
> 
> In order to get better understanding about the project and mlpack, the following steps were taken:
> Compiled and tested mlpack on OS X
> Compiled and tested nes emulator communication code: during this I ended up crashing the emulator hosted on mario.urgs.org <http://mario.urgs.org/> 4561, link to issue <https://github.com/zoq/nes/issues/1>. Which was promptly fixed by Marcus Edel, big shout out to him.
> Currently I am studying the reading material, starting with the CNE algorithm.
> 
> For scope of GSoC project I propose to start with the implementation of the CNE algorithm at first and then move to a second (name would be specified soon) if time permits.
> 
> I have little trouble setting up an exact timeline for the project. I would love to hear your insight about the approach and timeline and if you think what I propose is realistic.
> 
> -- 
> Regards,
> Nakul Gulati
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