How do I generate a random int number?

Question

How do I generate a random integer in C#?

Answer 1

Use one instance of Random repeatedly

// Somewhat better code...
Random rng = new Random();
for (int i = 0; i < 100; i++)
{
    Console.WriteLine(GenerateDigit(rng));
}
...
static int GenerateDigit(Random rng)
{
    // Assume there'd be more logic here really
    return rng.Next(10);
}

This article takes a look at why randomness causes so many problems, and how to address them. http://csharpindepth.com/Articles/Chapter12/Random.aspx