Algorithm Framework: an Operational Approach to Algorithm Relocation

Algorithm framework is an operational approach to algorithm relocation. In this paper, the authors present the definition of algorithm relocation and an algorithm framework based on selection operator and combination operator. The authors discuss how to design selection operator and combination operator. The algorithm for a given problem can be obtained from the algorithm schema, which is obtained from the algorithm framework presented in this paper. The relationship between algorithm framework and algorithm schema and the relationship between algorithm framework and modular algorithm are discussed as well. Algorithm relocation and its operational approach are significant for software automation and machine learning.