PHP mt_rand: Generate Random Numbers

The mt_rand function is used in PHP to generate random numbers, and its usage is as follows:

Generate a random integer between the specified minimum and maximum values.

Description of parameters:

1. $min: optional parameter that specifies the minimum value for the random number, default is 0.
2. $max: Optional parameter that specifies the maximum value of the random number, with a default value of mt_getrandmax().

Return value: Yield a random integer within a specified range.

Example:

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$num = mt_rand(1, 10); // 生成1到10之间的随机整数
echo $num;

Important note:

1. The mt_rand function generates pseudo-random numbers using the Mersenne Twister algorithm, which provides better randomness compared to the rand function.
2. If the $min and $max parameters are not specified, a random integer between 0 and mt_getrandmax() will be returned.
3. The mt_getrandmax() function returns the maximum random value that the system can generate.