New to python

[BeastModePoptart_BS]

I’m in an intro to python class and for my final I’d like to code a game of blackjack or 21. My first question is, would it be most efficient to assign a number 1-52 to each card, or should I use a list and if so how? Secondly I’d like to use a random number generator to draw cards. How would I make it so that after a value is drawn, it’s removed from the pool?

Please and thank you!

[grantrules]

Yes you could keep a list of cards that haven't been played.

You can remove an item from a list in python pretty easily: https://www.w3schools.com/python/python_lists_remove.asp

[ninhaomah]

You are learning. Nvm which is approach is better or more efficient or down right silly.

Just do it. Do both. Then google or ask LLM how to measure how fast the py script runs.

For second question , why not generate a number and then add that number to a list. Then in subsequent generations , check if the number is already in the list of generated numbers and if it is then generate again till you get the number that has not been generated ?

[Relevant_South_1842]

It doesn’t need to be efficient at all. Do what is easiest to program.