randomBytes
Type
function
Summary
Returns byteCount random bytes.
Syntax
randomBytes(<byteCount>)
Description
Use the randomBytes function to generate cryptographic-quality random data.
The randomBytes function returns byteCount random bytes using the OpenSSL library's random data generator to do so.
The random data is derived from non-predictable sources where possible, meaning that it can (for the most part) be considered truly random. This is contrast to the random function which uses a pseudo-random number generator and randomSeed value.
Make sure the security library is included when building applications that use this function as a standalone. If the library cannot be found at runtime, the function with throw an error.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
byteCount | A number specifying how many random bytes to generate. |
Examples
randomBytes(10)
randomBytes(the number of characters of myVar)
Value
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
return | The randomBytes function returns byteCount random bytes. |
Related
function: random
property: randomSeed
Compatibility and Support
Introduced
LiveCode 4.6
OS
mac
windows
linux
Platforms
desktop
server