The random() Function

Code! Programming with p5.js Lesson #2.4
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In this video, I explore the random() function in p5.js and how it can be used for “parametric design.”

Topics

  • 0:00 - Welcome back!
  • 0:47 - What is the random function?
  • 2:10 - Let's try it out!
  • 4:58 - What if we use random() in draw?
  • 6:16 - Let's try making something else.
  • 7:10 - How about using only 1 argument?
  • 7:42 - Built in width and height variables.
  • 8:51 - Ideas! What could you make?
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