[cilib-devel] ControlParamters - too restrictive?

[Gary P. <gpa...@gm...>]

Hi all,

Some discussion has come up with regards to ControlParameters.

It seems that the current implementation may prove to be a little too 
restrictive. As a result, a refactor is more than likely in order.

We need to get some idea of what is needed. I already have the following list:
- Constant parameters
- Randomized within a certain range (could this be applied as a behaviour?)
- Dynamic parameters (change over time)
- Self-adaptive parameters (This could be complex - some examples
  would be great)
- Bounded parameters (bound by a upper and lower value - like a domain range)
- Proportional parameters (like percentages of values - maybe a decorater?)

Any other thoughts on this? I know how deep the use of the ControlParameters 
goes. So, please consider this :) The refactor may be rather large.

Regards,
Gary