PHP | lcg_value() Function
The lcg_value() function is an inbuilt function in PHP which is used to generate the pseudo-random number in the range of (0, 1).
Syntax:
lcg_value()
Parameters Used: This function does not take any parameters.
Return Values: This function returns A pseudo random float value in a range between 0 and 1.
Errors and Exceptions: Not useful for cryptographic purpose because this function does not generate cryptographically secure values.
Below programs illustrate the lcg_value() function
Program 1:
<?php
echo lcg_value();
?>
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Program 2: Function prints each time different values and also return type of value.
<?php
echo lcg_value(). "\n" ;
echo lcg_value(). "\n" ;
echo lcg_value(). "\n" ;
echo lcg_value(). "\n" ;
echo lcg_value(). "\n" ;
echo lcg_value(). "\n" ;
$x = lcg_value();
echo gettype ( $x );
?>
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Output:
0.07786871705105
0.70944065438839
0.91109571202142
0.44844141753786
0.63726317430881
0.2004533497305
double
Last Updated :
03 Jul, 2018
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