generatedata.com

This is the repo for the downloadable version of generatedata.com. The script is basically an engine to generate any sort of random data in any format. It currently comes with 30 or so Data Types (types of data it generates), plus 8 Export Types (formats for the data), but it can be extended in any way you want. Check out the developer documentation for that.

Generally the trunk is pretty stable, but it's never guaranteed. If you're downloading the code, I'd suggest getting the most recent tag: https://github.com/benkeen/generatedata/releases

Requirements

PHP 5.3 or later
MySQL 4.1.3 or later

How to Install / Documentation

For installation instructions, user and developer documentation, check out: http://benkeen.github.io/generatedata/

Installation is really, really simple. I deliberately wrote the script to be as self-contained as possible and not require additional PHP/Server configuration when setting it up. That said, it does require PHP 5.3.0 or later. See the documentation for more info.

Installation via Vagrant

There's a prepackaged installation available via vagrant found here, courtesy of Daragh Courtney. If you're not familiar with Vagrant, basically it's a package that includes not just the generatedata script, but the entire development environment along with it: PHP, MySQL and Apache. Super handy.

Test Coverage

Test coverage is pretty weak right now! I'm in the midst of adding phpunit tests and integrating it with Travis, but it's going to be a little hairy for a while just yet.

To-Do

Please see the issues tagges as [feature requests] (https://github.com/benkeen/generatedata/issues?labels=Feature+Request%21&page=1&state=open) for a list of things that are still left to complete on this project. Help is always welcome!

License

This script is freely available under the GPL 3 license. See license.txt in the root folder. Please note that all contributors agree that all code is released under this license.

Contributors

In addition to the many folks who submit bug reports, a big thanks to the following for their help extending the script:

Daragh Courtney - Data Generator Vagrant repo
Zhao Yang - Chinese language file (3.1.4)
Anton Nizhegorodov - Batch size SQL export option (3.1.3)
Zeeshan Shaikh - PAN, PIN, CVV, Track 1 and 2 Data Types (3.1.1)
Ap.Mathu - SQL Export Type updates (INSERT IGNORE)
Manu Ullas - compression option for downloads (3.0.9)
rsicher1 - credit card Data Type (3.0.9)
Joeri Noort - IBAN numbers (3.0.8)
Michel Roca - Full and correct French translation (3.0.7)
Marco Corona - LDIF Export Type added (3.0.7)
Andre Fortin - original Costa Rica Country plugin & Phone-Regional Data Type (3.0.6)
Marcello Verona - Italy Country plugin (3.0.4)
Roberto Aragón, Charo Baena - Spanish translation & Country plugin (3.0.2)
Kent Chenery - MS SQL plugin (3.0.1)

Changelog

3.2.0 - Jan 29, 2015

Adds a new REST API as an alternative way to generate data. See the API Documentation for more information.

3.1.4 - Sept 6, 2014

Chinese language file added, thanks to Zhao Yang
PAN, Track 1 and Track 2 data type updates, courtesy of Zeeshan Shaikh
Turkey Country plugin added
Bug fixes: https://github.com/benkeen/generatedata/issues?q=milestone%3A3.1.4+is%3Aclosed

3.1.3 - July 20, 2014

Misc data generation efficiency improvements
Batch Size SQL export option added by Anton Nizhegorodov
Poland, Nigeria Country plugins added
Bug fixes: https://github.com/benkeen/generatedata/issues?milestone=13&page=1&state=closed

3.1.2 - July 12, 2014

Bug fixes: https://github.com/benkeen/generatedata/issues?milestone=12&page=1&state=closed

3.1.1 - Jan 31, 2014

New credit card data types: PAN, PIN, CVV, Track 1 and Track 2 courtesy of Zeeshan Shaikh
INSERT IGNORE option added to the SQL Export Type, thanks to Ap.Mathu
Bug fixes: https://github.com/benkeen/generatedata/issues?milestone=11&page=1&state=closed

3.1.0 - Dec 19, 2013

Bug fix for accidental short-tags that were introduced in earlier code

3.0.9 - Dec 11, 2013

Compression option added to reduce download sizes, courtesy of Manu Ullas - thanks!
New credit card Data Type, thanks to rsicher1
You can now make copies of Data Sets, via the main dialog window. Just check a single row and click "Copy Data Set" button.
CodeMirror updated to v3.2.0
Bug fixes: https://github.com/benkeen/generatedata/issues?milestone=9&page=1&state=closed

3.0.8 - Oct 28, 2013

International Bank Numbers - thanks, Joeri Noort!
PostgreSQL database support added to SQL Export Type
Bug fixes: https://github.com/benkeen/generatedata/issues?milestone=8&page=1&state=closed

3.0.7 - Sept 7, 2013

LDIF Export Type support - thanks, Marco Corona!
Proper (genuine!) French translation courtesy of Michel Roca
Optional JS, CSS minimization and bundling via Grunt. See help documentation for more information: http://benkeen.github.io/generatedata/developer.html#bundling
PHP 5.5 compatibility fixes: database connection now with mysqli; Generator class renamed to DataGenerator due to naming conflict
Bug fixes: https://github.com/benkeen/generatedata/issues?milestone=7&page=1&state=closed

3.0.6 - Aug 1, 2013