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JavaScript

Posted by Michał Newiak
Michał Newiak
1,886 Points

Random vs. pseudorandom

Hi,

I think that result of Math.random() should be called "Pseudorandom" number, not "random", because it's arghoritmically generated number. Describing the students the difference between these two would be also valuable.

2 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,271 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,271 Points

:white_check_mark: You are correct that the generator is technically "pseudo-random". The distinction is probably omitted from course only because the topic is slightly outside of the course's intended scope.

This might be a good topic for inclusion in a future advanced algorithms course.

Michał Newiak
Michał Newiak
1,886 Points
Michał Newiak
Michał Newiak
1,886 Points

I'm the beginner here, and I know the difference :D