Find a quantity of random elements from this WireArray based on a timed interval (or user provided seed).
If no $seed is provided, today's date (day) is used to seed the random number
generator, so you can use this function to rotate items on a daily basis.
Idea and implementation provided by mindplay.dk
Example
// Get same 3 random items per day
$randomItems = $items->findRandomTimed(3);
// Get same 3 random items per hour
$randomItems = $items->findRandomTimed('YmdH'); Usage
// basic usage
$items = $wireArray->findRandomTimed(int $num);
// usage with all arguments
$items = $wireArray->findRandomTimed(int $num, $seed = 'Ymd');Arguments
| Name | Type(s) | Description |
|---|---|---|
num | int | The amount of items to extract from the given list |
seed (optional) | int, string | Optionally provide one of the following:
|
Return value
See Also
WireArray methods and properties
API reference based on ProcessWire core version 3.0.244