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K6

What is K6?

K6 is an open-source performance testing tool designed to test the reliability, scalability, and speed of APIs, microservices, and web applications. It is developer-friendly, uses JavaScript for scripting, and is optimized for test automation and integration into modern DevOps workflows.

K6 is widely used for both performance testing with K6 and load testing with K6, helping teams to:

  • Identify system bottlenecks before deployment.

  • Ensure applications meet SLAs under expected and peak user loads.

  • Validate API performance across environments.

  • Automate performance tests in the CI/CD lifecycle.

  • Monitor the long-term stability and resilience of services.

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