User Data Generator

Overview

This Python script generates customizable test user data and saves it to a JSON file. It supports dynamic configuration through command-line arguments, allowing you to control the number of users, password complexity, date of birth ranges, and output file name.

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Features

• Random User Data Generation:
  • Names generated using predefined first and last names.
  • Random email addresses with flexible lengths and domain selection.
  • US-format phone numbers (+1XXXXXXXXXX).
  • Configurable date of birth ranges.
  • Secure passwords with optional special characters.
• Command-Line Interface (CLI):
  • Easily customize the output using CLI arguments.
• Flexible Output:
  • Saves data in JSON format for easy integration with other tools.
• Error Handling:
  • Ensures compatibility and flexibility with input validation.

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Requirements

• Python 3.6 or higher

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Usage

Basic Example:

Generate 10 users with default settings and save them in users.json:

python3 data_generator.py --user_qty 10

Advanced Example:

Customize parameters:

python3 data_generator.py \
  --user_qty 15 \
  --password_length 12 \
  --password_special_characters True \
  --start_year 1980 \
  --end_year 2000 \
  --file test_users.json

Command-Line Arguments:

Argument	Description	Default Value
--user_qty	Number of users to generate.	1
--password_length	Length of generated passwords.	8
--password_special_characters	Include special characters in passwords (True/False).	True
--start_year	Start year for date of birth range.	1925
--end_year	End year for date of birth range.	2007
--file	Output file name.	users.json

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Output Example

{
    "users": [
        {
            "name": "John Smith",
            "date_of_birth": "1987-06-15",
            "email": "[email protected]",
            "phone": "+16543219876",
            "password": "aB!7d#pX2@"
        },
        {
            "name": "Alice Johnson",
            "date_of_birth": "1995-12-10",
            "email": "[email protected]",
            "phone": "+17238975643",
            "password": "P@ssw0rd!"
        }
    ]
}

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Notes

• Ensure the extra_data.json file is present and includes first_names, last_names, and domains keys.
• The script validates input parameters and provides meaningful error messages if something goes wrong.
• Supports boolean arguments like True/False and 1/0.

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Customization

You can modify the script to include additional fields or change formats. Each data type is generated through separate functions, making it easy to add new features.

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Author

Developed by Sergei G.