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Get something random without functions [cancelled]

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Random integer challenges aren't new. They've been here for a while now, yet none exists on Codidact. It's also noted that there are built-in functions that allows you to get random integers, which makes things all the more easier. How about upping the game?

Challenge

  • Write a program that takes a random number (choose the range you want, but $-100 < n < 100$ is the minimum.
  • You can't use functions on this one. Yes, functions, not built-ins. The only exception here is main() if it's necessary.
  • Built-ins are technically allowed if it's from a golflang. Not so sure on mainstream languages.
  • Functions can't be used, mostly on mainstream languages.
  • The outputting can be implemented onto the main code, or don't if it's for testing. It's an optional choice.
  • Since this is a code-golf challenge, the shortest program in each language wins.
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"takes a random number" do you mean *output* one? "Built-ins allowed" well pretty much all golflangs... (2 comments)
"takes a random number" do you mean *output* one? "Built-ins allowed" well pretty much all golflangs...
Quintec‭ wrote over 3 years ago

"takes a random number" do you mean output one? "Built-ins allowed" well pretty much all golflangs have a random builtin, so this kills the challenge. Furthermore, I don't really see how this is possible. Without any sort of external code, all operations you can do are deterministic...

General Sebast1an‭ wrote over 3 years ago

Quintec‭ Thanks for that. I guess it's safe to assume that due to the impossibility, the challenge is cancelled.