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package org.opt4j.optimizers.ea;

/**
 * The {@link CrossoverRate} is an interface for the crossover rate which is the
 * probability of two individuals undergoing crossover.
 * 
 * @author glass
 * 
 */
public interface CrossoverRate {

	/**
	 * Returns the crossover rate as a double value.
	 * 
	 * @return the crossover rate
	 */
	public double get();

	/**
	 * Sets the crossover rate to a double value.
	 * 
	 * @param value
	 *            the new crossover rate
	 */
	public void set(double value);

}