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random number every week?

is it possible?

         

PokeTech

6:52 pm on Apr 28, 2008 (gmt 0)

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I was just wondering if it is possible for a php code or javascript (whatever) to produce a random number 1-48 or so once every week.

Is it possible. I can also use mysql to just so you know.

cameraman

7:23 pm on Apr 28, 2008 (gmt 0)

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I would store the random number indexed by week number in the table. Use date('W') to see what week it is & retrieve the number - if there is no number, generate a new one and store it.

henry0

7:26 pm on Apr 28, 2008 (gmt 0)

WebmasterWorld Senior Member 10+ Year Member



They are many ways to get some rand
start by the manual:
Rand:
RAND [us.php.net]

Once a month:
Use cron, a while ago I wrote a mini "how to"
follow that link and scroll down the post
CRON [webmasterworld.com]

coopster

7:54 pm on Apr 28, 2008 (gmt 0)

WebmasterWorld Administrator 10+ Year Member



Another way to get the random number:
$number = array_rand(range(1, 48));