javascript array rand

javascript array rand

This function (with demo code) will get you a random element from an array (or any object as it’s written).

<script type="text/javascript">//<![CDATA[
function randomElement ( myArray ) {
  if ( ! myArray ) return false;
  return myArray[ Math.floor( Math.random() * myArray.length ) ];
}

var stuff = new Array('one', 'two', 'three', 'four', 'five');

for ( i = 0 ; i < 10; i++ ) {
  document.write( randomElement( stuff ) + ' ');
}
//]]>
</script>

See also javascript array rand [2].

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04 October 2006 · Internet & computing

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