Pseudorandom Number Generator

A Pseudorandom Number Generator (PRNG) is a computer algorithm that produces a sequence of numbers that appear random, but are actually generated in a deterministic way based on an initial value called a seed. While these numbers mimic true randomness and are useful for simulations, gaming, and security, they are reproducible if the seed is known. PRNGs are designed to generate complex, unpredictable sequences efficiently, making them essential tools in many areas where randomness is needed without relying on more complex or slower true random sources.