What is random-int?
The 'random-int' npm package is a simple utility for generating random integers within a specified range. It is useful for tasks that require random number generation, such as testing, simulations, and games.
What are random-int's main functionalities?
Generate a random integer between 0 and a specified maximum
This feature allows you to generate a random integer between 0 and a specified maximum value. In this example, a random integer between 0 and 100 is generated.
const randomInt = require('random-int');
const randomNumber = randomInt(100);
console.log(randomNumber);
Generate a random integer between a specified minimum and maximum
This feature allows you to generate a random integer between a specified minimum and maximum value. In this example, a random integer between 50 and 100 is generated.
const randomInt = require('random-int');
const randomNumber = randomInt(50, 100);
console.log(randomNumber);
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random-int
Generate a random integer
Install
$ npm install random-int
Usage
import randomInteger from 'random-int';
randomInteger(5);
randomInteger(10, 100);
API
randomInteger(maximum?)
Returns an integer from 0
to maximum
.
randomInteger(minimum, maximum)
Returns an integer from minimum
to maximum
.
minimum
Type: number
Default: 0
Minimum integer to return.
maximum
Type: number
Default: 1
Maximum integer to return.
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