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PHP

Posted by Stephen Igwebuike
Stephen Igwebuike
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Pairing users from two groups using PHP.

I need help with creating a matching script. I'm looking at a routine where matching is set to pair users from two separate groups. For example; there is a group A and group B. Matching is done automatically and randomly such that an individual from group A is paired with another individual from group B. How would this be carried out using PHP?

1 Answer

Henrik Christensen
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Henrik Christensen
Python Web Development Techdegree Student 38,322 Points
Henrik Christensen
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Henrik Christensen
Python Web Development Techdegree Student 38,322 Points

For the random pairing I would maybe try something like this:

  • generate a random number between 0 and grpA.length
  • generate a random number between 0 and grpB.length
  • then take grpA[randomNumber] pair with grpB[randomNumber]
  • then remove grpA[randomNumber] and grpB[randomNumber]

This would happen in-side a loop ofcourse :-)