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Debunks common myths about /dev/urandom and /dev/random, explaining that /dev/urandom is the preferred source of cryptographic randomness on Unix-like systems.
An exploration of pseudo-random number generation in computers, focusing on linear congruential generators (LCGs) and their quality visualization. The article also touches on entropy sources like Cloudflare's lava lamps and serves as a precursor to property-based testing.