Chance.js
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| Fact | Chance.js | RandomUser |
|---|---|---|
| Browser use | In a browser, Chance can expose a global `chance` instance, and users can also create multiple instances. | The documentation shows calling the API with AJAX and provides a jQuery example. |
| Founded | 2013 | 2013 |
| Purpose | Chance generates pseudo-random strings, numbers, and other values for automated tests and other uses that need random data. | The API generates random user data for application testing. |
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Chance.js suits developers who need generated sample data for automated tests, including names and addresses. It is available for browser and Node.js use, with a command-line package also documented.
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