Deferred Acceptance Algorithm

The Deferred Acceptance Algorithm is a decision-making process used to match individuals or groups, such as students to schools or job seekers to employers. It works by allowing participants to rank their preferences. Initially, proposals are made from one side (like students) to those on the other side (like schools). Each school tentatively accepts students based on their rankings, while rejecting others. This process repeats until no more proposals can be made. The outcome is a stable match where no one prefers an alternative over their current match, helping to ensure that everyone's preferences are considered fairly.