top | item 8164584 (no title) nobodysfool2 | 11 years ago If you are using Python, you should use the standard 'random.shuffle' which does use the Fisher-Yates algorithm. discuss order hn newest cruise02|11 years ago It does seem strange to say "However, there are plenty of languages that don’t provide built in support for such a function, leaving you on your own." and then show examples in Python. kiyoto|11 years ago If you are using Excel, you might find my blog entry useful: http://kiyototamura.tumblr.com/post/91613880102/generating-a... silentbicycle|11 years ago There's value in knowing how it's implemented. taeric|11 years ago Further, there is value in knowing what makes the incorrect ways incorrect. :)Also, even in the article it noted to use a library if your language allows.
cruise02|11 years ago It does seem strange to say "However, there are plenty of languages that don’t provide built in support for such a function, leaving you on your own." and then show examples in Python.
kiyoto|11 years ago If you are using Excel, you might find my blog entry useful: http://kiyototamura.tumblr.com/post/91613880102/generating-a...
silentbicycle|11 years ago There's value in knowing how it's implemented. taeric|11 years ago Further, there is value in knowing what makes the incorrect ways incorrect. :)Also, even in the article it noted to use a library if your language allows.
taeric|11 years ago Further, there is value in knowing what makes the incorrect ways incorrect. :)Also, even in the article it noted to use a library if your language allows.
cruise02|11 years ago
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taeric|11 years ago
Also, even in the article it noted to use a library if your language allows.