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@faker-js/faker

Generate massive amounts of fake contextual data

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What is @faker-js/faker?

The @faker-js/faker package is a powerful tool for generating massive amounts of fake (but realistic) data for various purposes such as testing, bootstrapping databases, and creating rich prototypes. It can create data for names, addresses, phone numbers, and much more.

What are @faker-js/faker's main functionalities?

Basic random data generation

Generate random names, addresses, and other basic personal information.

const { faker } = require('@faker-js/faker');
console.log(faker.name.findName()); // Generates a random name

Localization

Support for localized data, allowing generation of data that is locale-specific.

const { faker } = require('@faker-js/faker');
faker.locale = 'de';
console.log(faker.name.findName()); // Generates a random name with German locale

Random numbers

Create random numbers, including options for specifying ranges and precision.

const { faker } = require('@faker-js/faker');
console.log(faker.datatype.number()); // Generates a random number

Date and time

Generate random dates and times, with the ability to specify past or future dates.

const { faker } = require('@faker-js/faker');
console.log(faker.date.future()); // Generates a random future date

Internet-related data

Create fake internet data such as email addresses, domain names, and URLs.

const { faker } = require('@faker-js/faker');
console.log(faker.internet.email()); // Generates a random email address

Commerce data

Generate commerce-related data like product names, prices, and categories.

const { faker } = require('@faker-js/faker');
console.log(faker.commerce.productName()); // Generates a random product name

Images

Create URLs for random placeholder images.

const { faker } = require('@faker-js/faker');
console.log(faker.image.imageUrl()); // Generates a random image URL

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Package last updated on 03 Dec 2024

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