random Ring -- random element of a ring

random Ring -- random element of a ring

random R -- yields a random element of the ring R.

Currently implemented only for rings of the form ZZ/n.

Synopsis of use:

Operator: random

Class of argument 1: Ring

Class of typical returned value: RingElement

Code:

     -- ../m2/enginering.m2:644-647
     random Ring := RingElement => (R) -> (
          if R.?random then R.random()
          else error "no method found for item of class Ring"
          )