The eg_tn function is a specialised utility within the mock-jutsu library, designed to generate synthetic Egyptian Tax Registration Numbers for development and QA purposes. As part of the IntlIDs category, this tool provides developers with a reliable way to produce mock data that adheres to the standard nine-digit format used by the Egyptian Tax Authority. Whether you are building a regional e-commerce platform or a global financial system, having access to realistic test data is essential for ensuring that your application handles sensitive identifiers correctly without compromising real-world privacy or regulatory compliance.
When implementing the eg_tn generator, mock-jutsu ensures that the output is structurally sound for various validation layers. In the context of Egyptian regulatory requirements, the Tax Registration Number is a critical identifier for corporate entities and individual taxpayers alike. By using this function, engineers can populate their staging environments with data that mimics the density and character constraints of actual Egyptian IDs. This is particularly useful for testing front-end input masks, database schema constraints, and back-end validation logic that expects a strict nine-digit numerical string before proceeding with data processing.
Testing scenarios for the eg_tn function are diverse, ranging from simple unit tests to complex integration workflows. For instance, developers working on ERP systems or tax filing software can use mock-jutsu to simulate high-volume data ingestion, ensuring that the system remains performant when processing thousands of unique registration numbers. Furthermore, it is an invaluable asset for KYC (Know Your Customer) verification simulations where a valid-looking tax ID is required to progress through a multi-stage registration funnel. Using synthetic test data in these instances prevents the accidental exposure of sensitive information during the software development lifecycle.
One of the primary benefits of using mock-jutsu is its cross-platform accessibility and ease of integration. Developers can quickly invoke the eg_tn generator via the command line with "mockjutsu generate eg_tn", or integrate it directly into Python scripts using the "jutsu.generate('eg_tn')" method. For performance testers, the JMeter integration allows for the seamless injection of tax IDs into load tests using the "${__mockjutsu(eg_tn,)}" syntax. This versatility ensures that your mock data generation is consistent across different stages of the pipeline, ultimately reducing manual overhead and accelerating the delivery of robust, compliant software solutions.
mockjutsu generate eg_tnmockjutsu bulk eg_tn --count 10mockjutsu export eg_tn --count 10 --format jsonmockjutsu export eg_tn --count 10 --format csvmockjutsu export eg_tn --count 10 --format sql# --mask: regulation-compliant output (PCI DSS / GDPR / KVKK)mockjutsu generate eg_tn --maskmockjutsu bulk eg_tn --count 5 --maskfrom mockjutsu import jutsujutsu.generate('eg_tn')jutsu.bulk('eg_tn', count=10)jutsu.template(['eg_tn'], count=5)# mask=True: regulation-compliant outputjutsu.generate('eg_tn', mask=True)jutsu.bulk('eg_tn', count=5, mask=True)${__mockjutsu_intl_ids(eg_tn)}# JMeter Function: __mockjutsu_intl_ids# Parameter 1: eg_tn# Parameter 2: (not required for this function)# Add 'mask' keyword to get a regulation-compliant masked value${__mockjutsu_intl_ids(eg_tn,mask)}GET /generate/eg_tn# → {"type":"eg_tn","result":"...","status":"ok"}GET /bulk/eg_tn?count=10POST /template {"types":["eg_tn"],"count":1}# mask=true: regulation-compliant outputGET /generate/eg_tn?mask=trueGET /bulk/eg_tn?count=5&mask=true| Parameter | Values | Description |
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| --mask | true | false | Return a regulation-compliant masked value (PCI DSS, GDPR, KVKK…) |