Update from this last week...my data structures are coded and are working well! Late last week, I met with Dr. Meyer to discuss the topic of genetic algorithms. We talked about each operator that takes place while running the algorithm (population initialization, scoring, selection, crossover, and mutation) and how I can approach them to achieve my goal: developing an application to build an image from overlapping polygons to resemble an original image. As a result of that meeting, I have a strong understanding and much more confidence about my project as a whole, than I did before. Takeaways...see each operator of the algorithm as its own project. Next steps...create a C# project for each operator - this includes a form and functions. At this time I do not have any images to show, hopefully next week I will have plenty of polygon images to show off! Stay tuned...!

Finishing up week 2...heading into week 3! This past week, I did quite a bit of reading and research on genetic algorithms. I also found some code and resources for C# implemenations of genetic algorithms and how to draw polygons and blend colors/transparencies of overlapping polygons. Next step...think about the user interface and prepare for Mini Sessions in class this week. Stay tuned...!