TestGuild Devops Toolchain Podcast Making Performance Testing Accessible for All with k6 Studio with Mark Meier and Tom Miseur
Apr 23, 2025
Mark Meier and Tom Miseur from Grafana Labs are on a mission to democratize performance testing with k6 Studio. They delve into how this user-friendly tool empowers teams—from developers to QA—by simplifying script creation and testing processes. The duo addresses common misconceptions about performance load, emphasizes the integration of testing into CI/CD pipelines, and shares insights on leveraging AI to enhance scripting efficiency. Get ready for actionable strategies to transform performance testing into a collaborative team effort!
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K6 Evolves to Team Collaboration
- K6 evolved from a developer-first load and performance testing tool to one built for everyone in testing roles.
- It aims to unify developers, QA, SREs, and performance engineers under a common testing platform.
K6 Studio Simplifies Scripting
- K6 Studio simplifies creating test scripts by recording HTTP traffic and generating scripts automatically.
- It allows applying transformation rules to tailor test scenarios without deep coding knowledge.
Start Small and Scale Up
- Start with small-scale tests and gradually scale up instead of aiming for a million virtual users immediately.
- Understand actual traffic needs and avoid unrealistic, costly load targets pushed by misinformed stakeholders.