An object-oriented implementation of the firefly algorithm for continuous unconstrained optimization problems
Miloš Subotić, Ivan Misic, Milan Tuba · International Conference on Computer Engineering and Applications · 2012
Firefly algorithm is one of the latest additions to the family of swarm intelligence metaheuristics for hard optimization problems. It is based on the mating and social behavior of fireflies. It is not well researched yet and its potentials are undetermined. This paper describes an object-oriented implementation of the firefly algorithm for continuous unconstrained optimization problems. It was tested on nine standard benchmark function and results are promising compared to other swarm intelligence algorithm. This software framework will allow for easy modifications and further testing with the possibility that this algorithm will outperform older algorithms.