Overview
This brief tutorial demonstrates how TypeScript developers can efficiently generate test data using GitHub Copilot.
Prerequisites
To implement this technique, you’ll need:
- Visual Studio Code Insider’s build
- Copilot Chat extension
- Copilot Nightly
The Process
The workflow involves three straightforward steps:
- Locate your interface definition and copy it from your codebase
- Open Copilot Chat within your IDE
- Request test data generation by asking: “Generate test data that matches this interface”
Key Benefit
This method eliminates manual data creation for complex objects, saving you considerable time and effort during test preparation.
No more hand-crafting mock data for your unit tests!
Conclusion
This technique provides a quick solution for TypeScript developers who need to rapidly generate realistic test data for large or complicated object structures.
How do you generate test data in your projects? Share your approach!