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Sep 2, 2026 · Fundamentals

Test Data Generation Deep Dive: Rule, Model, AI, and Contract-Driven Paradigms

This article analyzes four test data generation paradigms—rule-driven, model-driven, AI-enhanced, and contract-collaborative—with real-world case studies from banking, e-commerce, insurance, and ride-hailing, revealing key decision factors for technology selection and future trends like AI copilots and standardized quality metrics.