ga()

Optimization

ga() is a MATLAB®-compatible optimization function for genetic algorithm optimizer (alias for sl_genetic). Run it online in your browser with SimLab — free, no install, no license required.

Genetic algorithm optimizer (alias for sl_genetic).

Syntax

ga(f, nvars)
ga(f, nvars, lb, ub)

Examples — run ga() in your browser

ga(@(x) (x(1)-1)^2 + (x(2)-2)^2, 2, [], [], [], [], [-5, -5], [5, 5])
▶ Run

Limitations

Requires server acceleration.

See Also

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Frequently Asked Questions about ga()

Is the ga() function free to use in SimLab?

Yes. SimLab is 100% free — no signup, no license, and no usage limits. You can run ga() and 510+ other MATLAB®-compatible functions directly in your browser at simulations4all.com/simlab.

Do I need to install MATLAB to use ga()?

No. SimLab runs entirely in your web browser with zero installation. The ga() function works without any MATLAB® license or software download.

What does ga() do?

Genetic algorithm optimizer (alias for sl_genetic). It is a MATLAB®-compatible optimization function available in SimLab with the same calling syntax as MATLAB® — typically: ga(f, nvars).

Can I run ga() in my browser?

Yes. Open SimLab at simulations4all.com/simlab, write or paste code that calls ga(), and run it. Note: this function uses server acceleration and is available on paid tiers.

This function requires server acceleration. Available on paid tiers.

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