Datafaker: The Ultimate Random Data Generator for Java and Kotlin

Introduction

Creating fake data for testing, development, and anonymization has never been easier, thanks to Datafaker. This powerful library for Java and Kotlin allows developers to generate a vast range of random data quickly and efficiently, leveraging over 200 distinct data providers. Whether you need data to fill a database, conduct stress tests, or anonymize production data, Datafaker has you covered.

Getting Started

Installation

The latest version of Datafaker is 2.3.1 and can be easily included in your project using common dependency management tools. Below are examples for Maven and Gradle:

Maven

<dependency>
    <groupId>net.datafaker</groupId>
    <artifactId>datafaker</artifactId>
    <version>2.3.1</version>
</dependency>

Gradle (Groovy)

dependencies {
    implementation 'net.datafaker:datafaker:2.3.1'
}

Gradle (Kotlin)

dependencies {
    implementation("net.datafaker:datafaker:2.3.1")
}

Snapshot Versions

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