Improved dummy data for testing purposes

[nickaddy]

Background

Back in September, we discussed the possibility of replicating and anonymising Production data to testing environments, however, this was rejected by the Developers due to risk factors such as data not being fully anonymised and also that the anonymisation process might be problematic. This ticket is to consider other solutions to the issue whereby we might be able to generate realistic, fully populated candidate applications for testing on Develop and Staging.

User Story

As the Digital team, I would like to be able to generate realistic dummy application data so that I can test new and old functionality on the platform.

Benefit(s) to user (if not already clear from User story)

• Provides assurance to Digital team and Admins that new features actually work with real applications.

Feature(s) Description

Clearly describe the new functionality/change(s) to existing functionality. Include a link to a Miro board/image if appropriate.

• [ ] Feature

Acceptance Criteria

Specify the requirements of the primary user(s) for the change, update, or new feature - use the format: It's done when...

Definition of Done

• [ ] User stories/acceptance criteria met
• [ ] Internal reviews passed (feedback actioned)
• [ ] User testing passed
• [ ] Relevant technical documentation updated
• [ ] User guidance updated
• [ ] Deployed and merged without errors

User Testing Steps

Specify for users what is being tested (but not how to test it.)

Feature Champion

[nickaddy]

One for @tomlovesgithub, @drieJAC, @HalcyonJAC and @warrensearle to mull over.