@mobylogix/node-random
v0.1.2
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Node random package similar to meteor random package
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random
The random
package provides several functions for generating random
numbers. It uses a cryptographically strong pseudorandom number generator when
possible, but falls back to a weaker random number generator when
cryptographically strong randomness is not available (on older browsers or on
servers that don't have enough entropy to seed the cryptographically strong
generator).
Random.id([n])
- Returns a unique identifier, such as"Jjwjg6gouWLXhMGKW"
, that is likely to be unique in the whole world. The optional argumentn
specifies the length of the identifier in characters and defaults to 17.Random.secret([n])
- Returns a random string of printable characters with 6 bits of entropy per character. The optional argumentn
specifies the length of the secret string and defaults to 43 characters, or 256 bits of entropy. UseRandom.secret
for security-critical secrets that are intended for machine, rather than human, consumption.Random.fraction()
- Returns a number between 0 and 1, likeMath.random
.Random.choice(arrayOrString)
- Returns a random element of the given array or string.Random.hexString(n)
- Returns a random string ofn
hexadecimal digits.