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Adopt K6 as the primary load testing tool after evaluating alternatives. Documented the decision-making process, including context, background, and risk/benefit analysis.
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At BCCM we are using k6, for pretty much the same reasons described here. It's also easy to prepare and test the test locally.
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| Our applications require robust load testing to ensure performance and reliability under high user demand. The team needs a tool that supports complex workflows, is easy to use, and integrates well with our existing technology stack. | ||
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| During development of the Privacy and consents web app, load testing was being done using a custom tool. This proved to be too time consuming, due to complex behaviour depending on which load profile was being used. Therefore, we decided to evaluate existing load testing tools that could better meet our needs. |
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You can also note that previous experience with loader.io only seemed to work for very simple use cases.
Several other tools investigated previously seemed overly complex to work with.
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Adopt K6 as the primary load testing tool after evaluating alternatives. Documented the decision-making process, including context, background, and risk/benefit analysis.