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[5.4] array_random helper #19741

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I know helper functions are unlikely to be pulled in, but figured I'd at least mention this. (I did include a usage of this helper in the framework FWIW)

I use this personally (especially in testing contexts).

The all to common pattern that makes me feel a little bit bad every time:

return $array[array_rand($array)];

same thing with new helper:

return array_random($array);

much cleaner IMO - let's see what you think though

Thanks as always!

@calebporzio calebporzio changed the title array_random helper [5.4] array_random helper Jun 23, 2017
return $array[array_rand($array)];
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We should probably support the optional $num argument as well.

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Good point

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Indeed, the $num argument should be supported.

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Also, just as a proposal: in addition to the regular "raffle tickets" mode, a "dice roll" mode might be added, allowing items to be picked several times. (see fzaninotto/Faker#1060 to better understand what I mean)

@taylorotwell taylorotwell merged commit 75554ce into laravel:5.4 Jun 23, 2017
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nicklasos commented Jun 26, 2017

Nice work! And what about docs? The are few functions in src/Illuminate/Support/helpers.php, but not in the docs. Or will documentation be updated with laravel 5.5?

@calebporzio calebporzio deleted the array_random_helper branch June 27, 2017 18:17
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