VB.NET || How To Generate A Random String Of A Specified Length Using VB.NET

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The following is a module with functions which demonstrates how to generate a random code of a specified length using VB.NET.

The function demonstrated on this page has the ability to generate random strings that contains only letters, only numerical digits, or alphanumeric strings.


1. Random Code – Alphabetical

The example below demonstrates the use of ‘Utils.GetRandomCode‘ to generate a code of a specified length that contains only letters.

The optional function parameter determines the type of code that is generated.


2. Random Code – Numeric

The example below demonstrates the use of ‘Utils.GetRandomCode‘ to generate a code of a specified length that contains only digits.

The optional function parameter determines the type of code that is generated.


3. Random Code – Alphanumeric

The example below demonstrates the use of ‘Utils.GetRandomCode‘ to generate a code of a specified length that is alphanumeric.

The optional function parameter determines the type of code that is generated.


4. Utils Namespace

The following is the Utils Namespace. Include this in your project to start using!


5. More Examples

Below are more examples demonstrating the use of the ‘Utils‘ Namespace. Don’t forget to include the module when running the examples!

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The code is heavily commented, so no further insight is necessary. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment below.

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