Random File Generator Script ( my first script :) )

Description

This script is designed to create a specified number of random text files in batches. Each file has a unique name and contains random alphanumeric characters. It's useful for testing and benchmarking file system performance, data processing applications, and more.

Requirements

• Python 3.x
• NumPy library
• A modern operating system capable of handling concurrent operations effectively.

Installation

Ensure Python 3.x is installed on your system. You can download Python from https://www.python.org/downloads/.

Install NumPy using pip:

pip install numpy

Usage

1. Modify the dir_path variable to specify the directory where you want the files to be created.
2. Adjust num_files_per_batch, num_batches, name_length, and text_length variables to fit your requirements.
3. Optionally, modify charset if you want to use a different set of characters in your file names and contents.
4. Run the script using Python:

python random_file_generator.py

Configuration Options

• dir_path: Target directory for created files.
• num_files_per_batch: Number of files to create per batch.
• num_batches: Total number of batches.
• name_length: Length of the random file names.
• text_length: Length of the random text within each file.
• charset: Characters used for generating random text.

Advanced Settings

• Throttle write speed by adjusting the bytes_per_second value to simulate different write speeds.
• Change max_workers in generate_files function to control the level of concurrency based on your system's capabilities.

Caution

Running this script can quickly consume disk space and system resources. Use it judiciously, especially on systems with limited storage.

License

This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.

This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more details.

You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with this program. If not, see https://www.gnu.org/licenses/.