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I am trying to code a random number generation function in embedded C where I can’t include the math.h file. Thats why I’m not able to use the seed srand function.
Is there any other way to seed it other than time?
Consider using the Mersenne Twister, sources are e.g. here — much higher quality than traditional linear congruential generators, superbly long period, deeply studied in, and blessed by, plenty of recent academic literature.