I need random algorithm with weighing options

Question

I have a requirement in my .NET project where I need to select an item from a collection, each item has a Weight (integer from 1 to 10) assigned to it.

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Answer 1

What you're looking for is called the Weighted Selector algorithm. I actually created an open source C# project for this some time ago!

It's very easy to use and efficient. Also, the documentation should get you going with no problem.

Here are a few links:

• Weighted Selector on Github
  
• Weighted Selector nuGet Package