random

Generates a random number within a specified range. The number can include decimals.

const randomNumber = random(min, max);

Reference

random(maximum) / random(minimum, maximum)

Use random when you need a random number. It generates numbers with decimal points.

import { random } from 'es-toolkit/math';

// Generate a random decimal between 0 and 5 (exclusive).
const num1 = random(5);
console.log(num1); // e.g., 2.718281828

// Generate a random decimal between 2 and 10 (exclusive).
const num2 = random(2, 10);
console.log(num2); // e.g., 7.158765432

// Can be used with negative ranges.
const num3 = random(-5, -1);
console.log(num3); // e.g., -3.842134567

// Decimal ranges are also possible.
const num4 = random(1.5, 2.5);
console.log(num4); // e.g., 1.923456789

Throws an error if the range is invalid.

import { random } from 'es-toolkit/math';

// An error occurs if the maximum value is 0 or less.
try {
  random(0);
} catch (error) {
  console.error(error.message); // 'Invalid input: The maximum value must be greater than the minimum value.'
}

// An error occurs if the minimum value is greater than or equal to the maximum value.
try {
  random(5, 3);
} catch (error) {
  console.error(error.message); // 'Invalid input: The maximum value must be greater than the minimum value.'
}

Parameters

• maximum (number): The maximum value (exclusive) when using a single parameter. Must be greater than 0.
• minimum (number): The minimum value (inclusive).
• maximum (number): The maximum value (exclusive). Must be greater than the minimum value.

Returns

(number): Returns a random decimal within the specified range.

Throws

Throws an error if the maximum value is less than or equal to the minimum value.