Java Random - next() Method
The java.util.Random.next() method is used to generate the next pseudorandom number.
Syntax
protected int next(int bits)
Parameters
bits |
Specify the random bits. |
Return Value
Returns the next pseudorandom value from this random number generator's sequence.
Exception
NA
Example:
In the example below, the java.util.Random.next() method is used to generate the next pseudorandom number.
import java.util.*;
// extending the class to random because
// next() is a protected method
public class MyClass extends Random {
public static void main(String[] args) {
//creating a random object
MyClass rand = new MyClass();
//printing random numbers using next method
for(int i = 0; i < 5; i++)
System.out.println("Next Int Value: " + rand.next(10));
}
}
One of the possible outcome is given below:
Next Int Value: 429 Next Int Value: 554 Next Int Value: 43 Next Int Value: 429 Next Int Value: 130
❮ Java.util - Random
