5/6/2020 reference | random()

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for (let i = 0; i < 100; i++) { edit reset copy

let r = random(50);
stroke(r * 5);
line(50, i, 50 + r, i);
}

for (let i = 0; i < 100; i++) { edit reset copy

let r = random(-50, 50);
line(50, i, 50 + r, i);
}

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edit
// Get a random element from an array using thereset copy
random(Arra
let words = ['apple', 'bear', 'cat', 'dog'];
let word = random(words); // select random word
text(word, 10, 50); // draw the word

Description
Return a random floating-point number.
Takes either 0, 1 or 2 arguments.
If no argument is given, returns a random number from 0 up to (but not
including) 1.
If one argument is given and it is a number, returns a random number from
0 up to (but not including) the number.
If one argument is given and it is an array, returns a random element from
that array.
If two arguments are given, returns a random number from the first
argument up to (but not including) the second argument.

Syntax
random([min], [max])

random(choices)

Parameters
min
Number: the lower bound (inclusive) (Optional)
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max
Number: the upper bound (exclusive) (Optional)

choices
Array: the array to choose from

Returns
Number: the random number

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