random
The random function returns a random value depending on the supplied parameter type.
Get a random value from an array
{{ random(['bike', 'train', 'car']) }}
Get a random letter from a string
{{ random('ZYX') }}
Get a random number between 0 and 2,147,483,647
{{ random() }}
Get a random number between 0 and 5
{{ random(5) }}
Arguments
The random function has the following signature.
random(values)
| Argument | Description |
|---|---|
| values | The thing to get a random value from. If value is an array or hash then a random value from the array or hash will be returned. If value is a string then a random letter from the string will be returned. If value is a number then a number between 0 and value (including 0 and value) will be returned. If value is positive then a positive number will be returned. If value is negative then a negative number or 0 will be returned. If no value is passed then a random number between 0 (including 0) and 2,147,483,647 will be returned. |