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# [I Taught a Computer to Be a Lazy Traveller — Using Genetic Algorithms in R](https://sidiculouus-ga.hashnode.dev/i-taught-a-computer-to-be-a-lazy-traveller-using-genetic-algorithms-in-r?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

How I built a Genetic Algorithm in R to solve the Travelling Salesman Problem — covering selection, crossover, mutation, and what I learned.

May 16 · 6 min read · sidiculouus-ga.hashnode.dev  
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A results-driven final year Computer Engineering student (MIT WPU) with a comprehensive foundation in Python, Machine Learning, and Data Analysis. Demonstrated capability in leading technical initiatives as the Synapse AI Club Management Head, combined with practical experience in automation and full-stack project development. Seeking an internship to translate complex data into actionable solutions.

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