Bytes-Random-Secure-Tiny

The minimal stuff needed from Bytes::Random::Secure, with no dependencies.

Description

The CPAN Module Bytes::Random::Secure produces high quality pseudo-randomness using the ISAAC cryptographically secure pseudo-random number generation algorithm, seeded using cryptographically secure entropy sources on a wide variety of operating systems. It has many configuration options. And provides both a functions and an object interface. But it has several dependencies, and its configurability and its user-interface, while flexible and useful, may expose more complexity than most use-cases require.

Bytes::Random::Secure::Tiny's goal is to have no dependencies outside of the Perl core, and a simple interface that presents a minimal amount of configuration. We asked ourselves, what are the essentials, and how can we achieve them in the most light-weight way? This module is the answer we came up with. We believe that this module will satisfy 90% of those users who were using Bytes::Random::Secure, but will do so with reduced complexity, a smaller user interface, and none of the frustration that dependencies can bring.