how to check repetition of numbers in an array?

Question

I generate random numbers and store them in an array.

int RandomNumber = arc4random() % 12;

[NSMutablearray *Number addObject:[NSNumber numberWithInt:RandomNumber]];

Now i want to make sure the same number is not created randomly again. Can any one please tell me how to do it with sample code.

Answer 1

You can use an NSMutableSet instead of an array while generating the numbers. The following code will create an array of 10 unique random numbers:

NSMutableSet *aSet = [NSMutableSet setWithCapacity:10];
while([aSet count]<=10){
    int Randnum = arc4random() % 12;
    [aSet addObject:[NSNumber numberWithInt:Randnum]];
} 
NSArray *arrayOfUniqueRandomNumbers = [aSet allObjects];