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Learn how to implement a function that randomly selects and adds a string from a predefined list every 5 seconds in Dart.
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How to Create a Random String Selector Function in Dart

As a developer, you may find yourself needing to add elements to a list at regular intervals. In this guide, we’ll address a common issue: how to create a function that randomly selects a string from a given set and adds it to a list every 5 seconds. Let’s explore a practical solution using Dart.

The Problem

Consider the scenario where you have a basic function that periodically adds the string "add" to a list. You may wish to expand this functionality to randomly choose from three different options: "add", "delete", or "remove", every five seconds. Below is the original code that accomplishes this task:

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While the current function serves its purpose, it doesn't offer the randomness required to vary the strings being added. Let’s dive into how we can enhance this code.

The Solution

Step 1: Importing Required Libraries

To generate random numbers in Dart, we need to import the dart:math library. This library contains the Random class that we will utilize to select a string from our predefined list.

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Step 2: Defining the String Options

Next, we’ll define a list of strings from which we want to randomly select. In this case, our options are "add", "delete", and "remove".

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Step 3: Modifying the Stream Listener

Now, we can modify the stream listener in our EventNotifier class to select a random string from the options list each time it triggers. The nextInt function of the Random class will help us to pick a random index.

The modified code will look like this:

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Explanation of the Code Changes

Random Number Generation: We initialized a Random instance (randomGenerator).

Selecting a Random Option: Instead of always adding the string "add", we now add a random string from the options list using options[randomGenerator.nextInt(options.length)]. This approach guarantees that each selected string corresponds to a valid index (0, 1, or 2) within our list.

Conclusion

In this post, we demonstrated how to create a function that randomly selects and adds strings from a predefined list every 5 seconds in Dart. By employing the Random class from dart:math, we can easily implement this randomization into our event-notifying functions!

Now you’re equipped with the tools to enhance your Dart applications with fun and dynamic functionalities. Happy coding!