matching algorithm for dating event

To develop a matching algorithm for a speed dating event where each person goes on a speed date with 16 people of the opposite gender and then ranks their dates, you can follow these steps:

Data Representation:
-Define data structures to represent the 16 men and 16 women, as well as their rankings of the opposite gender's dates.

Input Gathering:
-Collect rankings from each person after the speed dating event.

Matching Algorithm:
For each person:
- Sort the rankings of their dates in ascending order (1 being the best, 16 being the worst).
- Identify the top 3 choices from their ranked list.
- Check if any of these top 3 choices coincide with the same person's top 3 choices.
- If there is a match, record it.

Output:
- Generate a report or output that shows the matched pairs.