Search⌘ K
AI Features

DIY: Random Pick with Weight

Understand how to implement a weighted random selection function in Elixir that returns array indexes based on their relative weights. This lesson covers a practical example used in Uber's ride allocation process, illustrating the concept of probability-based selection and helping prepare for coding interviews with real-world scenarios.

Problem statement

You are given an array of positive integers, w, where w[i] describes the weight of the ithi{th} ...