Random Generators

Generate pseudo-random numbers and choices.

Use the different methods of the built-in random object for this.

Int()

random.int(min, max, count)

Parameters

Min

• An integer.

• The start of the range.

Max

• An integer.

• The end of the range.

Count (optional)

• Optional parameter (default is 1)

• How many random numbers to generate.

• An integer.

Float()

random.float(min, max, count, decimals, unique)

Parameters

Min

• A float.

• The start of the range.

Max

• A float.

• The end of the range.

Count (optional)

• Optional parameter (default is 1)

• How many random numbers to generate.

• An integer.

Decimals (optional)

• Optional parameter (default is 16)

• How many decimals (max) to include.

Unique (optional)

• A boolean (True/False).

• Should the numbers generated be unique?

Element()

random.element(iterable, count, weights, unique)

Parameters

Iterable

• The iterable to get random elements from.

• E.g. a list.

Count (optional)

• Optional parameter (default is 1)

• How many random choices/elements to generate.

• An integer.

Weights (optional)

• Optional weights for the generation.

• A list.

Unique (optional)

• A boolean (True/False).

• Should the generated choices/elements be unique?