[glr]

number=(int)(Math.random()*9)

I know that statement generates random numbers from 0-9. But what if I want to generate starring from 2-9, instead of starting from 0?

[macosxnerd101]

Generate integers from 0-7 and then add 2 to the result.

[burakaltr]

Or generate (int) Math.random( )*10

And take those in range 2-9 with an if statement

Do generation recursively

This post has been edited by burakaltr: 08 March 2013 - 07:06 PM

[macosxnerd101]

This is a highly inefficient approach. Why bother with the extra calculations at all and use recursion, which is expensive to begin with, when it isn't necessary?

[farrell2k]

I hate using Math.random(). Math.random() uses the Random() class internally anyway, so use that. It's nicer to look at.

Apache has a MathUtils library with a class that will let you generate random numbers within a specified range, much like you can do with c#.

I don't know why I replied. I added nothing to this topic...

[pbl]

Random numbers are calculatedd base on integer calculation
Math.random() creates a static Random object anyhow

So if you need a random integer just create a Random object and call its nextInt() method

2-9

n = ran.nextInt(8) + 2 so may be a rule

betwen x-y

n = ran.nextInt(y-x+1) + x

[g00se]

http://technojeeves....-value-in-range