= Holland's schema theorem
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Holland's Schema Theorem is a foundational concept in the field of genetic algorithms, introduced by John Holland in his book "Adaptation in Natural and Artificial Systems" published in 1975. The theorem provides a theoretical framework for understanding how genetic algorithms evolve solutions over time. \#\#\# Key Concepts of Holland's Schema Theorem: 1. **Schema**: A schema is a template that represents a subset of strings with similarities at certain positions and wildcards (denoted by \`*\`) at others.
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