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7/12/2020 • EN

Creating Randomness Without Math.random

Explores how to generate random numbers in JavaScript without Math.random(), covering PRNGs, seeding, and deterministic use cases.

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Andrew Healey

10/4/2018 • EN

The Kiwi PRNG

Analysis of a bug in New Zealand's official pseudo-random number generator used for electoral vote counting, based on the Wichmann-Hill algorithm.

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Thomas Lumley

9/22/2015 • EN

NZ Flag Referendum pseudorandom numbers

Analyzes the pseudorandom number generator defined in NZ Flag Referendum law, comparing it to the Wichmann-Hill algorithm and noting a potential flaw.

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Thomas Lumley

Pseudorandom Number Generator Articles

Creating Randomness Without Math.random

The Kiwi PRNG

NZ Flag Referendum pseudorandom numbers

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