select

Selects a value from exactly one of a set of sub-generators at random. By default, each sub-generator has an equal chance of being selected. However, weights can be assigned to each to adjust the probability of selection.

#Parameters

An array of objects that must include a generator field and an optional weight field.

#Examples

Coin Flip

Selects between the string "one" and the number 2.

type: select
options:
  - generator:
      type: constant
      value: one
  - generator:
      type: constant
      value: 2

Weighted Options

Emits a positive integer 80% of the time, and null 20% of the time.

type: select
options:
  - weight: 4
    generator:
      type: number
      minimum: 0
      scale: 0
  - weight: 1
    generator:
      type: constant
      value: null