random
Generate a random number within the given range. The number can be an integer or a decimal.
If only one argument is provided, a number between 0 and the given number is returned.
Signature
typescript
function random(maximum: number): number;
function random(minimum: number, maximum: number): number;Parameters
minimum(number): The lower bound for the random number (inclusive).maximum(number): The upper bound for the random number (exclusive).
Returns
- (
number): A random number within the specified range. The number can be an integer or a decimal.
Examples
typescript
const result1 = random(0, 5); // Returns a random number between 0 and 5.
const result2 = random(5, 0); // If the minimum is greater than the maximum, an error is thrown
const result3 = random(5, 5); // If the minimum is equal to the maximum, an error is thrown.