On 7/12/06, Alan G Isaac <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Wed, 12 Jul 2006, Sasha apparently wrote: [snip] > > Add rands(shape, dtype=float, min=default_min(dtype), > > max=default_max(dtype)) > > to the top level. Suitable defaults can be discussed. A more flexible > > variation could > > be rands(shape, dtype=float, algorithm=default_algorithm(dtype)), but > > that would probably be an overkill. > > My only reason for not exploring this is that recent > decisions seem to preclude it. Specifically, nothing > from the random module remains in the numpy namespace,
To the contrary, the recent changes cleared the way for a better random number generator in the numpy namespace. With my proposal, I would predict that rands(n) and rands((n,m)) will be used a lot in tests and examples while more sophisticated functionality will be easily discoverable via help(rands). I can also see some benefit in having rands(n, bool) that is not available at the moment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Using Tomcat but need to do more? Need to support web services, security? Get stuff done quickly with pre-integrated technology to make your job easier Download IBM WebSphere Application Server v.1.0.1 based on Apache Geronimo http://sel.as-us.falkag.net/sel?cmd=lnk&kid=120709&bid=263057&dat=121642 _______________________________________________ Numpy-discussion mailing list Numpy-discussion@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/numpy-discussion
