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B-Prolog 8.1 native random number generator is useless
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- Logtalk
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Description
The B-Prolog 8.1 native random number generator returns random integers, both positive and negative, with no documentation on their range. Given that B-Prolog also claims that its implementation of integer arithmetic is unbound, we cannot use its native random number generator as basis to generate random numbers in a given interval.
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Research direction
Start by locating the B-Prolog-specific native random number generator implementation and any related documentation or tests. Determine the generator's supported integer range and expected interval semantics; the issue is complete only when a defined, usable behavior is agreed and covered by documentation or tests.
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Assessment
- Domain
- compilers
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100