module watt.io.seed

Get a random 32 bit number from the Operating System.

This number is ideal for seeding random number generators, such as Watt's very own watt.math.random.

Code Map

//! Get a random 32 bit number from the Operating System.
module watt.io.seed;


//! Get a random unsigned 32 bit integer.
fn getHardwareSeedU32() u32 { }

fn getHardwareSeedU32() u32

Get a random unsigned 32 bit integer.

This is sourced from the hardware or a strong source provided by the Operating System, where possible. Intended to be used for random number generator seed values.

Example

gen: RandomGenerator;
gen.seed(getHardwareSeedU32());