👉 Seeds, in the context of mathematics, particularly in discrete mathematics and combinatorics, refer to a set of initial values or parameters from which a sequence or structure is generated using specific rules or algorithms. These seeds are often used in simulations, cryptography, and random number generation to ensure reproducibility—meaning that the same initial conditions will always produce the same sequence of outcomes. For example, in a simple random number generator, the seed determines the starting point for a pseudorandom number sequence, ensuring that if you use the same seed, you get the exact same sequence of numbers. This concept is crucial for testing algorithms and verifying results in computational mathematics and computer science.
