Automation: Test Data creation

In automation space, who doesn’t need random test data for things like let’s say a name, address, CC, date, phone, etc.? We are always inclined to use a Java class that provides some random numbers or strings like this “jk4h5j6hjkh hghgh” for a name, address, city, etc. But isn’t it dreadful?

Do you guys know that there is a Java Faker library that is excellent at generating realistic test data? And that too based on your locale: https://github.com/DiUS/java-faker

Do check this out too for the examples: https://java-faker.herokuapp.com

I find it very shway. Do comment if you are already using it or like it.

Test Data creation