javascriptrandomrandom-seedseeding

Seeding the random number generator in JavaScript


Is it possible to seed the random number generator (Math.random) in JavaScript?


Solution

  • No, it is not possible to seed Math.random(), but it's fairly easy to write your own generator, or better yet, use an existing one.

    Check out: this related question.

    Also, see David Bau's blog for more information on seeding.