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fakedata:tldr:f7402

fakedata: Generate a given number of data items (defaults to 10).
$ fakedata --limit ${n} ${generator}
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This command is a command-line instruction that makes use of a utility or program called "fakedata" to generate fake data.

The command has the following components:

  1. fakedata: This is the name of the utility or program being executed. It is likely a tool specifically designed to generate fake or dummy data for testing or demonstration purposes.

  2. --limit ${n}: This is an option or flag that specifies a limit for the number of records or data items that should be generated. The ${n} part represents a placeholder that should be replaced with a specific value when executing the command. For example, --limit 100 would generate 100 data items.

  3. ${generator}: This is another placeholder that should be replaced with the name or type of data generator to use. It indicates the specific format or type of fake data to be produced. For example, it could be "names" to generate fake names, "addresses" for fake addresses, or "emails" for fake email addresses.

Overall, this command is used to run the "fakedata" program, specifying a limit for the number of data items to generate and the specific type of data generator to use.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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