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Abstract

A network's components are represented in the form of data signals arranged into a hierarchical tree structure. A population comprising a large number of randomly created tree structures, each relating to an individual network, is generated. The tree structures undergo a process of evolution through successive generations, by selectively breeding the most successful tree structures. Through the process of breeding, one or a plurality of optimal tree structures emerges. A network is constructed in accordance with the data signals represented by the optimal tree structure. The network may be any network comprising a set of nodes and links, e.g. a gas pipeline network, an electricity supply network, a water pipeline network or the like, but the disclosure is particularly relevant to a telecommunications network or a computer network.

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