# random()

## Example

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```python
    circle(random(0, width), random(0, height), 25)
```

### Syntax

#### Pick a random number between two values

```
random([min], [max])
```

| Input | Description                     |
| ----- | ------------------------------- |
| min   | the minimum number of the range |
| max   | the maximum number of the range |

#### Pick a random value from a list

```
random(choices)
```

| Input   | Description                   |
| ------- | ----------------------------- |
| choices | a list of values to pick from |

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<details>

<summary>Example Full Code</summary>

```
def draw():
    background(255,79,132)
    names = ["John", "Ali", "Tamir", "Ibrahim"]
    actions = ["plays", "watches", "doesn't like"]
    things = ["football", "basketball", "chess"]

    orange = (255,164,28)
    purple = (112,88,255)
    blue = (44,129,237)

    colors = [orange,purple,blue]

    fill(random(colors))
    text(random(names), 75, 250)
    fill(random(colors))
    text(random(actions), 150, 150)
    fill(random(colors))
    text(random(things), 225, 50)
```

</details>

### Description

This function returns a **random decimal (float/double)** value out of a **continuous** range of numbers, between a minimum and maximum, or returns a random value out of a **discrete** list of any data types.

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