weighted_rand
v0.4.2 GrowingA weighted random sampling crate using Walker's Alias Method.
Quick Verdict
- ✕Not updated for 2+ years
- !Pre-1.0: API may have breaking changes
- ✓Tiny footprint (16KB, 3 deps)
- ✓Permissive license (MIT OR Apache-2.0)
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Deep Insights
606 downloads in the last 30 days (20/day), up 26% from the previous period.
Despite being 4+ years old, weighted_rand hasn't reached 1.0 yet. Expect potential API changes between versions.
Only 3 direct dependencies. Lean dependency tree means faster builds and lower supply chain risk.
At 16KB, weighted_rand is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
13% of releases have been yanked. Check version history before pinning.
Notable dependents include chainfile, fictionary, markov_rs, lindenmayer_graphic, choose-rand. When high-quality crates choose weighted_rand, it's a strong quality signal.
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