Re^2: Pulling random elements from hash

$array[int(rand(scalar(@array)))];
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Of course you can just write

$array[rand @array];
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which will do exactly the same thing and is a bit less distracting to read.

Makeshifts last the longest.

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Re: Re^2: Pulling random elements from hash by sgifford (Prior) on Jun 22, 2003 at 02:15 UTC
I saw that in another post. Do you know why this is? It seems like rand is unlikely to pick an integer, and `$array[3.14159]` seems nonsensical, but I tried it and it works...	[reply] [d/l]
•Re: Re: Re^2: hash randomness by merlyn (Sage) on Jun 22, 2003 at 02:45 UTC
Whenever Perl needs an integer, and is provided a floating-point value instead, Perl automatically truncates. This is universal. -- Randal L. Schwartz, Perl hacker Be sure to read my standard disclaimer if this is a reply.	[reply]