Test::Sims is a Perl module to support the Sims testing technique to generate large, complex, interesting, semi-random yet valid data for testing purposes. Here's the slides outlining the technique: http://schwern.org/talks/Generating%20Test%20Data%20With%20The%20Sims.pdf Install as any normal Module::Build Perl module. perl Build.PL ./Build ./Build test sudo ./Build install Or for your own personal use: perl Build.PL --install_base ~ ./Build ./Build test ./Build install