### Contents - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) # Synthetic Data Tools Resources ##### Articles, Glossary Terms, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on Synthetic Data Tools Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [articles](#resources-articles) from our experts, [feature definitions](#resources-glossary_terms), [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you, and [reports](#resources-reports) from industry data. [ContentsExpand/Collapse Contents](#) - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) ## Synthetic Data Tools Articles [![The Evolution of Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) Trends in 2022](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/Merry%20-%20PET%20trends%202022.png "The Evolution of Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) Trends in 2022")](https://www.g2.com/articles/privacy-enhancing-technologies-pets-trends-2022) [ ### The Evolution of Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) Trends in 2022 ](https://www.g2.com/articles/privacy-enhancing-technologies-pets-trends-2022) This post is part of G2's 2022 digital trends series. Read more about G2’s perspective on digital transformation trends in an introduction from Tom Pringle, VP, market research, and additional coverage on trends identified by G2’s analysts. [ ![Merry Marwig, CIPP/US](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Merry Marwig, CIPP/US") MMC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/merry-marwig) by Merry Marwig, CIPP/US [![2021 Trends in Synthetic Data Generation and Detection](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/data%20trends.jpg "2021 Trends in Synthetic Data Generation and Detection")](https://www.g2.com/articles/synthetic-data-generation-and-detection-trends-2021) [ ### 2021 Trends in Synthetic Data Generation and Detection ](https://www.g2.com/articles/synthetic-data-generation-and-detection-trends-2021) This post is part of G2's 2021 digital trends series. Read more about G2’s perspective on digital transformation trends in an introduction from Michael Fauscette, G2's chief research officer and Tom Pringle, VP, market research, and additional coverage on trends identified by G2’s analysts. [ ![Matthew Miller](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Matthew Miller") MM ](https://learn.g2.com/author/matthew-miller) by Matthew Miller [![The Appeal and Real-Life Consequences of Applying Synthetic Data to Sensitive Clinical Data](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/stethoscope.jpg "The Appeal and Real-Life Consequences of Applying Synthetic Data to Sensitive Clinical Data")](https://www.g2.com/articles/the-appeal-and-real-life-consequences-of-applying-synthetic-data-to-sensitive-clinical-data) [ ### The Appeal and Real-Life Consequences of Applying Synthetic Data to Sensitive Clinical Data ](https://www.g2.com/articles/the-appeal-and-real-life-consequences-of-applying-synthetic-data-to-sensitive-clinical-data) Even before the COVID-19 crisis, health systems, medical researchers, and medical institutions grappled with efficient ways of gathering patient data while maintaining patient privacy. [ ![Jasmine Lee](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Jasmine Lee") JL ](https://learn.g2.com/author/jasmine-lee) by Jasmine Lee ## Data Labeling Software Glossary Terms [![Annotation](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/annotation.jpg "Annotation")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/annotation-definition) [Annotation](https://www.g2.com/glossary/annotation-definition) Annotation is the process of creating annotations or labels of data. This is commonly done with images, but is also done with videos, audio, and text. Learn more about annotation in this G2 guide. by Matthew Miller Explore our Technology Glossary Browse through dozens of terms to better understand the products you purchase and use everyday. [Find new features](https://www.g2.com/glossary) ## Synthetic Data Tools Discussions 0 Question on: YData [What is YData used for?](/discussions/what-is-ydata-used-for) What is YData used for? Ydata is used for me to generate dynamic reports instead of using multiple languages, models and libs. Answered: Sudharsan D S on October 23, 2024 [Your answer](/discussions/what-is-ydata-used-for/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: GenRocket [Why we need test data generation in software testing?](/discussions/why-we-need-test-data-generation-in-software-testing) Why we need test data generation in software testing? Today's quality engineering leaders want secure test data to be made available on demand into different test environments that are On Premise and in the Cloud. The test data that is needed has to be of "high quality", meaning that the data is in a known "state" and condition so that the results of a particular test case are predictable and valid. Synthetic test data generation allows any volume and variety of data to be generated very accurately... not just "realistic" data, but unique / new data, negative and edge case data, all valid permutations & combinations, and any volume of data, in any format - not just data sitting in a SQL database. Almost none of the data just described is available from a production database copy (masked or synthesized) which means that most quality engineers resort to manual methods, spreadsheets, scripts, etc. to try to build the data - which is slow, cumbersome and defeats the purpose of "quality at speed". Synthetic data generation is changing how the software testing industry is able to test - reducing cycle time, increasing coverage and increasing productivity. Answered: Garth Rose on January 21, 2023 [Your answer](/discussions/why-we-need-test-data-generation-in-software-testing/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: GenRocket [How does GenRocket generate data?](/discussions/how-does-genrocket-generate-data) How does GenRocket generate data? GenRocket uses a "Model, Design, Deploy, Manage" methodology. We use 14 different methods to help automate modeling a test data project that very accurately represents the data relationships. Methods include using the metadata from a SQL database, pulling a data model from a metadata management tool such as Ab.Initio, Allation or Collibra, or perhaps using an XSD. We then have automations that help a Test Data Engineer very quickly design any data that is needed (unit, integration, load, negative) and always with referential integration. We then allow completely flexible deployment of the data into CI/CD pipelines, test automation frameworks, and can integrate the data, on demand into any testing tool such as LambdaTest, Tricentis Tosca or Eggplant. We lastly offer a management layer that allows full visibility to what is going on across the platform with reporting and real time dashboards. I hope this helps to answer your question. 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