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Can Faker generate secondary addresses with both apartment and room numbers


Yes, Faker can generate secondary addresses that include both apartment and room numbers. Here's how you can achieve this:

Using `secondaryAddress` Method

1. Generate a random apartment number using the `buildingNumber` method:

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   $apartmentNumber = 'Apt. ' . $faker->buildingNumber;
   

2. Generate a random room number using the `numerify` method with a pattern that includes a room prefix:

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   $roomNumber = 'Room ' . $faker->numerify('###');
   

3. Combine the apartment and room numbers into a single secondary address string:

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   $secondaryAddress = $apartmentNumber . ', ' . $roomNumber;
   

4. Use the generated `$secondaryAddress` when creating a full address:

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   $fullAddress = $faker->streetAddress(true) . ', ' . $secondaryAddress;
   

Example Output

The output might look like this:

- Apartment Number: "Apt. 101"
- Room Number: "Room 201"
- Full Address: "1234 Main St, Apt. 101, Room 201"

By combining the `buildingNumber` method for apartment numbers and using a custom pattern with `numerify` for room numbers, you can generate secondary addresses that include both apartment and room details. This allows for more realistic address generation when needed.

Citations:
[1] https://v6.fakerjs.dev/api/address
[2] https://hexdocs.pm/faker/Faker.Address.html
[3] https://fakerjs.dev/api/location
[4] https://hexdocs.pm/faker/Faker.Address.En.html
[5] https://www.smarty.com/products/us-secondary-address-data