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# Generate Random Integers
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JavaScript's `Math` module has a built-in `random` function.
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```javascript
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> Math.random();
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0.4663311937101857
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```
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It can be used to generate random floats between 0 and 1.
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If you want integers, though, you're going to have to build your own function.
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```javascript
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function getRandomInt(max) {
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return Math.floor(Math.random() * Math.floor(max));
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}
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> getRandomInt(10);
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1
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> getRandomInt(10);
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7
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> getRandomInt(10);
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2
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```
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This function allows you to randomly generate numbers between `0` (inclusive)
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and `max`, a number you specify (exclusive).
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[source](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript/Reference/Global_Objects/Math/random)
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