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Feb 1, 2021 · Backend Development

PHP lcg_value() Function – Combined Linear Congruential Generator

The article explains PHP’s lcg_value() function, which generates a pseudo‑random float between 0 and 1 by combining two linear congruential generators with periods 2^31‑85 and 2^31‑249, describes its return value, provides a PHP code example, and shows a sample output.