mutate-solution-population

Purpose

Generate controlled solution variants through mutation or recombination while retaining lineage and changed dimensions.

Input contract

required: [solution_population, mutation_or_recombination_rules]
optional: [protected_features, variation_budget]
constraints: [each variant records parent lineage and changed dimensions]

Procedure

1. Select parent solutions and dimensions eligible for change.
2. Apply declared mutation or recombination operations.
3. Validate variant coherence and record lineage, novelty, and protected features.

Output contract

produces: [variant_population, lineage_map, changed_dimensions, novelty_notes]
delta_fields: [findings, hypothesis_updates, uncertainties]

Quality gates