$$random

Returns a pseudo-random number that is greater than min and less than max

Usage

"$$random([min],[max])"

note

Alternative form is available using

{
  "$$random": [ /* min */, /* max */ ]
}

If min is used, the input argument is ignored and can be of any value

danger

Caution This function does not generate cryptographically secure values, and must not be used for cryptographic purposes, or purposes that require returned values to be unguessable.

Returns

number (BigDecimal)

Arguments

Argument	Type	Values	Required / Default Value	Description
Input
min	BigDecimal		0	The lowest value to return
max	BigDecimal		1	The upper bound (exclusive) for the returned value

Examples

Input

Definition

Output

null

"$$random(1,5)"

2.853175231346362

Test

null

"$$random(0,10000)"

7880.520931720825

Test

null

"$$random(-1,0)"

-0.944145239228386

Test

null

{
  "$$random": [
    1,
    5
  ]
}

3.782006810876913

Test