Use of Genetic Algorithm in Web

Abstract: The field of computer science that deals with searching, retrieving and presenting data or information onto the Web and within online databases and also searches the web documents is known as Web Information Retrieval. Web IR can be defined as the application of theories and methodologies from IR to the World Wide Web. It is concerned with addressing the technological challenges facing Information. The utility and ubiquity of web search is making Web Information Retrieval (IR) an increasingly popular research topic. Genetic Algorithms (GA) are optimization algorithms inspired by the Darwin's theory of natural evolution and survival of fittest. GA are robust, efficient and optimized methods which are used in finding solutions to number of search and optimization problems. The paper describes how GA can be utilized in the field of Web Information Retrieval emphasizing specially onto the searching process onto the World Wide Web