nng_random(3supp)

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NAME

nng_random - get random number

SYNOPSIS

#include <nng/nng.h>
uint32_t nng_random(void);

DESCRIPTION

The nng_random() returns a random number. The value is obtained using platform specific cryptographically strong random number facilities when available.

RETURN VALUES

Random number.

ERRORS

None.

SEE ALSO

nng(7)

2026-05-29