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😃: write me a fisher-yates shuffle in PHP.
🤖: Sure, here is a simple implementation of the Fisher-Yates shuffle algorithm in PHP:

function fisherYatesShuffle(&$array) {
    $count = count($array);
    for ($i = $count - 1; $i > 0; $i--) {
        $j = mt_rand(0, $i);
        $tmp = $array[$i];
        $array[$i] = $array[$j];
        $array[$j] = $tmp;
    }
}

// Example usage:
$array = range(1, 10);
fisherYatesShuffle($array);
print_r($array);

This function takes an array by reference and shuffles it in-place. The mt_rand() function is used to generate a random index between 0 and $i, and the elements at these two indices are then swapped. This process is repeated for each element in the array, starting from the end and moving towards the beginning.

Please note that this function uses the mt_rand() function for generating random numbers, which is a good choice for cryptographic use, but for general use, you might want to use rand() instead.
😃: isn't mersenne-twister kinda obsolete? do better!
🤖: The Mersenne Twister is a pseudorandom number generator (PRNG) that is widely used in various applications due to its speed and the quality of the random numbers it generates. However, it's true that there are newer and more advanced PRNG algorithms available, and some consider the Mersenne Twister to be "obsolete" in the sense that there are more modern, cryptographically secure PRNGs available.

For a more modern approach, you might consider using the random_int() function in PHP 7.0 and above, which uses the system's source of randomness if available, or a suitable fallback if not. This function provides cryptographically secure random integers.

Here's an updated version of the Fisher-Yates shuffle that uses random_int() for a more modern approach:

function fisherYatesShuffle(&$array) {
    $count = count($array);
    for ($i = $count - 1; $i > 0; $i--) {
        // Generate a random index less than or equal to $i
        $j = random_int(0, $i);
        // Swap elements at $i and $j
        $tmp = $array[$i];
        $array[$i] = $array[$j];
        $array[$j] = $tmp;
    }
}

// Example usage:
$array = range(1, 10);
fisherYatesShuffle($array);
print_r($array);

This code will work with PHP 7.0 and above, and it uses the system's source of randomness for generating random integers, which is typically more secure than the Mersenne Twister.

Please note that random_int() is not available in older versions of PHP. If you are using an older version, you might need to use a different method for generating random numbers, such as openssl_random_pseudo_bytes() or a third-party library that provides a secure random number generator.
😃: are you familiar with johannes baggoe's Alea? let's see a PHP implementation of that PRNG.
🤖: Johannes Baagøe's Alea* is a high-quality pseudorandom number generator for JavaScript, but it's also available in other languages, including PHP. The Alea* algorithm is designed to provide a high-quality random number sequence with a long period and excellent statistical properties.

Below is a PHP implementation of the Alea* algorithm, which is based on a combination of linear congruential generators (LCGs) and a bit of number-theoretic background:

class Alea {
    private $a;
    private $m;
    private $c;
    private $s0;
    private $s1;
    private $s2;

    public function __construct($seed = null) {
        if ($seed === null) {
            $seed = mt_rand();
        }

        // Initialize the state of the generator
        $this->s0 = 0;
        $this->s1 = 0;
        $this->s2 = 0;
        $this->setSeed($seed);
    }

    public function setSeed($seed) {
        // Initialize the state with the seed
        $this->s0 = 0;
        $this->s1 = 0;
        $this->s2 = 0;
        $this->seed($seed);
    }

    private function seed($seed) {
        // Initialize the LCGs with the seed
        $this->a = 1664525;
        $this->c = 1013904223;
        $this->m = 4294967296; // 2^32

        $this->s0 = $seed & 0xffffffff;
        $this->s1 = ($seed >> 30) | 1;
        $this->s1 &= 0xffffffff;
        $this->s2 = ($seed >> 30) | 1;
        $this->s2 &= 0xffffffff;

        // Generate a few numbers to get the period going
        for ($i = 0; $i < 12; $i++) {
            $this->next();
        }
    }

    public function next() {
        // Generate the next pseudorandom number
        $this->s0 = $this->a * ($this->s0 & 0xffffffff) + ($this->s0 >> 30);
        $this->s1 = $this->a * ($this->s1 & 0xffffffff) + ($this->s1 >> 30);
        $this->s2 = $this->a * ($this->s2 & 0xffffffff) + ($this->s2 >> 30);

        $this->s0 &= 0xffffffff;
        $this->s1 &= 0xffffffff;
        $this->s2 &= 0xffffffff;

        $t = $this->s0 ^ ($this->s0 << 11);
        $t ^= ($t >> 8) & $this->s1;
        $t ^= ($t << 19) & $this->s2;
        $t ^= ($t >> 18);

        return $t / $this->m;
    }
}

// Example usage:
$alea = new Alea();
for ($i = 0; $i < 10; $i++) {
    echo $alea->next() . "\n";
}

This PHP class implements the Alea* algorithm, which is a combination of LCGs with some bitwise operations to ensure the quality of the random numbers. The next() method generates the next pseudorandom number in the sequence, and the setSeed() method allows you to set a new seed for the generator.

Please note that this implementation is for educational purposes and may not be suitable for all use cases. For cryptographic purposes, you should use PHP's random_int() or openssl_random_pseudo_bytes() functions, which are designed to provide cryptographically secure random numbers.
😃: gives deepseek a cookie
🤖: Thank you! If you have any more questions or need further assistance with your code, feel free to ask. Good luck with your pseudorandom number generation!

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