How to use Random Module

The random module provides access to functions that support many operations. Perhaps the most important thing is that it allows you to generate random numbers.

Random functions

The Random module contains some very useful functions.

Randint

If we wanted a random integer, we can use the randint function Randint accepts two parameters: a lowest and a highest number. Generate integers between 1,5. The first value should be less than the second.

It will not chose first value

Random

If you want a larger number, you can multiply it.

For example, a random number between 0 and 100:

import random
random.random()*100

Choice

he choice function can often be used for choosing a random element from a list.

import random
myList = [2, 109, False, 10, "Lorem", 482, "Ipsum"]
random.choice(myList)

Shuffle

The shuffle function, shuffles the elements in list in place, so they are in a random order.

Randrange

Generate a randomly selected element from range(start, stop, step)