Re: [PHP6] Merging rand and mt_rand()

From:	Stas Malyshev	Date:	Sun, 23 Feb 2014 20:22:49 +0000
Subject:	Re: [PHP6] Merging rand and mt_rand()
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Hi!

> Changing the random number generation algorithm is a BC break, e.g. tests
> could rely on certain random number sequences for a certain seed. However

I would say anybody who relies on RNG producing preset numbers is asking
for trouble. If you need mock RNG, mock it out, don't rely on
undocumented properties of the system one.
But then again, refactoring and unifying RNGs is not very urgent thing
and a good candidate to put in a major version.

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Stanislav Malyshev, Software Architect
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Thread (15 messages)

• Rouven WeßlingSun, 23 Feb 2014 18:45:24 +0000
  • Nikita PopovSun, 23 Feb 2014 19:08:39 +0000
    • Stas MalyshevSun, 23 Feb 2014 20:22:49 +0000
      • Andrea FauldsSun, 23 Feb 2014 21:53:00 +0000
        • Rasmus LerdorfSun, 23 Feb 2014 23:01:10 +0000
        • Rouven WeßlingSun, 23 Feb 2014 23:01:45 +0000
          • Rouven WeßlingMon, 24 Feb 2014 13:03:33 +0000
    • Marc BennewitzMon, 24 Feb 2014 19:23:20 +0000
      • Rouven WeßlingMon, 24 Feb 2014 19:42:20 +0000
        • Marc BennewitzMon, 24 Feb 2014 20:02:03 +0000
          • Rouven WeßlingMon, 24 Feb 2014 20:40:28 +0000
            • Marc BennewitzTue, 25 Feb 2014 21:39:13 +0000
  • Pierre JoyeWed, 26 Feb 2014 08:13:16 +0000
    • Pádraic BradyThu, 27 Feb 2014 22:30:48 +0000
      • Pierre JoyeThu, 27 Feb 2014 22:34:18 +0000