faker
A pure Elixir library for generating fake data for testing and development.
What is faker?
Faker is a pure Elixir library for generating fake data such as names, addresses, and phone numbers. It helps developers create realistic test data for Elixir applications, enabling efficient testing, database seeding, and API mocking without external dependencies.
Elixir and Phoenix developers who need to generate fake data for testing, prototyping, or populating development databases with realistic information.
Developers choose Faker for its pure Elixir implementation, which ensures lightweight integration and compatibility, along with locale-aware data generation that supports internationalized applications.
Overview
Faker is a pure Elixir library for generating fake data.
Use Cases
Best For
- Generating test data for Elixir unit and integration tests
- Seeding development databases with realistic fake records
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