random is not defined in python

Question

I'm trying to produce a random integer n, and create a list of n random integers with values between 0 and 9.

Here is my code:

def randomNumbers(n):
    myList = []
    needMoreNumbers = True
    while (needMoreNumbers):
        randomNumber = int(random.random() * 10)
        myList.append(randomNumber)
        n = n -1
        if (n < 1):
            needMoreNumbers = False
    return myList

When I run it, it says:

NameError: global name 'random' is not defined

Did you remember to import random ?

Ofir Israel
– Ofir Israel

2013-09-10 19:47:18 +00:00
Commented Sep 10, 2013 at 19:47 — Ofir Israel
– Ofir Israel, Commented Sep 10, 2013 at 19:47
Why don't you accept the answer?

Bruno Bieri
– Bruno Bieri

2017-09-05 11:59:00 +00:00
Commented Sep 5, 2017 at 11:59 — Bruno Bieri
– Bruno Bieri, Commented Sep 5, 2017 at 11:59

alecxe · Accepted Answer · 2013-09-10 19:53:28Z

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You haven't imported random module. Add this to the top of your script:

import random

edited Sep 10, 2013 at 19:53

answered Sep 10, 2013 at 19:47

alecxe

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user2744489 Over a year ago

what does the import function do? thank you for your help by the way. I got it to work.

alecxe Over a year ago

Take a look at python docs on modules and import.

Community · Accepted Answer · 2021-10-10 01:55:16Z

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The script file name can't be "random.py", doing this will trigger a circular import making your program fail.

edited Oct 10, 2021 at 1:55

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