HezGene
Autonomous genetic software evolution.
What it does
Software rots, but HezGene makes it alive. It's the first autonomous genetic evolution engine for Python. It treats your functions like DNA: extracting performance metrics, spawning mutants through AST and LLM strategies, and testing them in a "5-Ring Fitness Gauntlet." 🧬🏟️ The Arena: Mutants compete; only the fittest survive.🛡️ Safety First: Built-in sandboxing and 1-click rollback.
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