random

Generates a random number within a specified range.

Syntax

random(min?: number, max?: number): number

Parameters

Name	Type	Description
min	number	Minimum value (inclusive). Default: 0.
max	number	Maximum value (exclusive). Default: 1.

Return

Type	Description
number	A random number in the range [min, max).

Example

random(); // Example: 0.472
random(1, 10); // Example: 7.384
random(-5, 5); // Example: -2.17

Notes

• Throws TypeError if min or max are not numbers.
• If only min is provided, generates a number between 0 (inclusive) and min (exclusive).
• If min is greater than or equal to max, always returns min.

References

• MDN: Math.random()