random()  Math  class methodS2C Home  « Globals « Math « random()

Description

Returns a floating point random number between 0 (inclusive) and 1 (exclusive).

• Like all class methods random() should be used on the class rather than an instance of the class.

Syntax

Parameters

None.

Examples

The code below displays random() usage.

/*
 * Store results in an array.
 */ 
 
var randomValues = new Array(6);
randomValues[0] = Math.random();
randomValues[1] = Math.random();
randomValues[2] = Math.random();
randomValues[3] = Math.random();
randomValues[4] = Math.random();
randomValues[5] = Math.random();
alert(randomValues);  

Related Tutorials

JavaScript Advanced Tutorials - Lesson 4 - Math

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