Dan Luu 8/9/2017

Sattolo's algorithm

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This article explains Sattolo's algorithm, which generates a random permutation of a list with exactly one cycle, ensuring every element is visited. The author aims to provide a simple, accessible proof of why the algorithm works, contrasting it with more complex mathematical explanations and the related Fisher-Yates shuffle algorithm.

Sattolo's algorithm

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