Question 1

How to use Fakery to populate a CoreData database with fake data?

Accepted Answer

Instantiate a Faker object and use its generators to create entities, then save them to CoreData. For example, loop through faker.name.firstName() to add fake users, ensuring realistic sample data for development.

Question 2

Fakery or other Swift fake data libraries like FakerSwift?

Accepted Answer

Fakery is a direct port of Ruby's Faker with comprehensive locale support and active maintenance. Compare based on your needs: Fakery has more generators, but FakerSwift might offer lighter weight or different API preferences.

Question 3

Can Fakery generate data for specific Asian locales like Japanese?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Fakery supports Japanese and other locales via JSON files in the resources directory. Check if your locale is included or contribute new ones for missing data.

Question 4

Is Fakery compatible with SwiftUI and Combine for mocking data?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Fakery can be used in SwiftUI previews and Combine pipelines by generating fake data within publishers or view models, aiding in UI prototyping and network testing without real APIs.

Question 5

How to add custom generators for niche domains not covered by Fakery?

Accepted Answer

Extend the Faker class or modify the source code, but the README lacks detailed documentation on this, making it a trial-and-error process that may require deeper project involvement.

Question 6

Does Fakery work on Linux for server-side Swift projects?

Accepted Answer

Fakery should work on Linux via Swift Package Manager, as it supports Swift >=5.3, but verify compatibility with your specific Swift version and platform, as some generators might have dependencies.

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