A manual for simple performance testing with Tyk on AWS

In a detailed exploration of performance testing with Tyk on AWS, the document outlines the setup and execution of a testing environment using AWS infrastructure to evaluate Tyk's API Gateway capabilities. The process begins with the creation of a baseline by deploying a mock upstream and load generator on AWS EC2 instances, followed by the introduction of the Tyk Gateway to monitor and manage API traffic. Key features such as authentication, rate limiting, and analytics are incorporated to enhance the testing environment. The performance tests reveal that Tyk can handle over 70,000 requests per second with minimal latency, demonstrating its effectiveness as a reverse proxy and its potential in managing high API traffic volumes. The guide emphasizes the significance of P99 latency and requests per second as critical metrics for assessing API performance, and it concludes by encouraging readers to engage with the community for further insights and updates on Tyk's capabilities.