k6-load-testing

Topics in the source

• k6 Load Testing
• Overview
• When to Use This Skill
• k6 Basics
• Installation
• Quick Start
• Test Configuration
• Common Options

k6 is a modern, developer-centric load testing tool that helps you write and execute performance tests for HTTP APIs, WebSocket endpoints, and browser scenarios. This skill provides comprehensive guidance on writing realistic load tests, configuring test scenarios (smoke, load, stress, spike, soak), analyzing results, and integrating with CI/CD pipelines. Use this skill when you need to validate system performance, identify bottlenecks, ensure SLA compliance, or catch performance regressions before deployment. -- Use when you need to load test HTTP APIs, WebSocket endpoints, or browser scenarios Use when setting up performance regression tests in CI/CD Use when analyzing system behavior under various load conditions Use when comparing performance between code changes Use when validating SLA requirements and performance budgets -- Run with: k6 run simple-test.js -- | Type | Use Case | Configuration | |------|----------|---------------| | Smoke Test | Verify basic functionality | Low VUs (1-5), short duration | | Load Test | Normal expected load | Target VUs based on traffic | | Stress Test | Find breaking point | Ramp beyond capacity | | Spike Test | Sudden traffic spikes | Rapid in

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