random

Pseudo-random numbers for simulations and games (not for security).

Beginner

import random
random.seed(42)                   # reproducible results
random.random(), random.randint(1, 6)
random.choice(parts), random.sample(range(100), 5), random.shuffle(deck)
random.gauss(0, 1)

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