Company
Date Published
Author
Mostafa Moradian
Word count
1807
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

The tutorial explores the integration of k6, an open-source load testing tool, into Jenkins pipelines to enhance performance testing in CI/CD workflows. By incorporating k6 tests, developers can identify performance issues earlier, leading to more stable applications. The guide details the process of writing test scripts, setting thresholds for service-level objectives, and configuring Jenkins pipelines to trigger automated tests. It emphasizes the importance of defining performance thresholds to ensure application reliability and explains how to run tests locally or via Grafana Cloud for broader geographic coverage. Additionally, the tutorial covers setting up GitHub webhooks, Jenkins pipeline configuration, and using cloud tests for scenarios requiring higher load or multiple geographic locations. The integration aims to streamline performance testing and provide actionable insights into application performance, with the option for scheduled nightly builds for continuous performance monitoring.