PLSQL generate random integer

Question

In Oracle Sql developer 11g, how do I generate a random integer and assign it to a variable? This is what I\'ve tried so far:

S_TB := SELECT dbms_random.value(1,         


        

Answer 1

Alternatively, You can create a function for generating random numbers. This can be used in anywhere in the code.

    create or replace function RANDOM
    return number 
    is 
    a number ; 
    begin
    select round(dbms_random.value(1,10)) rnum
    into a 
    from dual;
    return a  ;
    end;
    /

OUTPUT:

Function created.

SQL> select Random from dual;

RANDOM

     6                                                                                                                  

SQL> select Random from dual;

RANDOM

     9