1.2.1017. Random extension

The random extension. It improves the random generators from the older PHP version, and provides a OOP interface.

<?php

$rng = $is_production
    ? new Random\Engine\Secure()
    : new Random\Engine\PCG64(1234);

$randomizer = new Random\Randomizer($rng);
$randomizer->shuffleString('foobar');

?>

See also PHP RFC: Random Extension 5.x.

1.2.1017.1. Specs

Short name	Extensions/Extrandom
Rulesets	All, Appinfo, Changed Behavior
Exakat since	2.4.7
PHP Version	With PHP 8.2 and more recent
Severity	Minor
Time To Fix	Quick (30 mins)
Precision	Very high
Available in	Entreprise Edition, Exakat Cloud