Python Random setstate() Method

Example

Capture and restore the state of the random number generator:

import random

#print a random number:
print(random.random())

#capture the state:
state = random.getstate()

#print another random number:
print(random.random())

#restore the state:
random.setstate(state)

#and the next random number should be the same as when you captured the state:
print(random.random())

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Definition and Usage

The setstate() method is used to restore the state of the random number generator back to the specified state

Use the getstate() method to capture the state

Syntax

random.setstate(state)

Parameter Values

Parameter	Description
state	Required. A state object. the setstate() method will restore the state of the random number generator back to this sate.

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