https://github.com/stefruseva88/performance-tests-k6
Different Types of Performance Testing with k6
https://github.com/stefruseva88/performance-tests-k6
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Different Types of Performance Testing with k6
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/stefruseva88/performance-tests-k6
- Owner: StefRuseva88
- License: mit
- Created: 2024-06-11T11:18:20.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-11-26T10:25:27.000Z (about 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-11-26T11:25:22.227Z (about 1 year ago)
- Topics: grafana, k6, load-testing, performance-monitoring, performance-testing, smoke-tests, soak-testing, spike-testing, stress-testing
- Language: JavaScript
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- Size: 89.8 KB
- Stars: 3
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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# Performance Testing with K6
[](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript)
[](https://grafana.com/)
[](https://k6.io/)
[](https://prometheus.io/)
### This is a test project for **Back-End Test Automation** March 2024 Course @ SoftUni
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## 📋 Types of Performance Tests Covered
This project demonstrates different types of Performance Testing with K6:
- **Smoke Testing:** Quick tests to check the basic functionality of the application.
- **Load Testing:** Evaluates how the system behaves under expected load conditions.
- **Stress Testing:** Determines the system's robustness by testing beyond normal operational capacity.
- **Spike Testing:** Assesses system performance under sudden, sharp increases in load.
- **Soak (Endurance) Testing:** Tests the system's stability and performance over an extended period.
- **Breakpoint Testing:** Identifies the point at which the system fails or its performance degrades significantly.
## 📊 Grafana for Monitoring
Grafana is used for real-time monitoring and visualization of performance test results.
## 🛠️ Setting Up Grafana
1. **Install Grafana:** Download and install Grafana from the [official site](https://grafana.com/).
2. **Set Up Dashboards:**
- Create a new dashboard and add panels for metrics like response time, throughput, and error rate.
- Connect to data sources like Prometheus or k6 Cloud for real-time data.
3. **Integration with k6:**
- Export metrics from k6 to Grafana by configuring output plugins like `--out influxdb` or `--out prometheus`.
## ☁️ Grafana Cloud
If you prefer a hosted solution, Grafana Cloud provides easy setup and integration with k6.
- **Sign Up:** Register for a Grafana Cloud account [here](https://grafana.com/products/cloud/).
- **Connect to k6:** Link your k6 metrics to Grafana Cloud for live visualization.
## ☁️ k6 Cloud
k6 Cloud simplifies running performance tests and provides detailed reports.
## 🛠️ Setting Up k6 Cloud
1. **Create a Grafana Cloud account:**
- Use an existing account or register at [Grafana Cloud](https://grafana.com/products/cloud/).
2. **Navigate to k6 Cloud:**
- After registration, access the k6 Cloud section at [k6 Cloud](https://grafana.com/products/k6-cloud/).
## 🧪 Running Tests on k6 Cloud
1. **Log in to k6 Cloud:**
- Use the k6 CLI to connect to your account with an API token.
```sh
k6 login cloud --token {your-token}
## 📈 Monitoring Test Results
- View metrics like latency, throughput, and error rates in real time on Grafana dashboards.
- Analyze trends and identify performance bottlenecks using Grafana's visualization tools.
## 🔍 Further Studies
- [Official k6 YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/c/k6test)
- [Official k6 Documentation](https://grafana.com/docs/k6/latest/)
- [Grafana Documentation](https://grafana.com/docs/)
## 🤝 Contact
For any questions or suggestions, please open an issue in the repository.
## 📄 License
This project is licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE). See the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
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## Happy Testing! 🚀