Performance Testing: Introduction to k6 for Beginners

🚀 Course Title: Performance Testing: Introduction to k6 for Beginners

🎓 Headline: Unleash the Power of Your Web Apps and APIs with k6 – Learn to Run Load Tests, Stress Tests, and Spike Tests!

About the Course:

Before we dive in, it's important to clarify that this course is a standalone educational initiative by our team. It is not endorsed or affiliated with k6 (Grafana Labs). Grafana Labs does not sponsor or oversee the content or delivery of this course; any references to k6 or Grafana Labs are for informational purposes only and do not imply endorsement or affiliation.

Course Overview:

🧵 Getting Started with k6:

• Introduction to JavaScript & k6 (Week 1): We kick off by introducing you to the essentials of JavaScript, the language that powers k6. You'll learn how to install k6 and set up your first basic test. It's like learning to ride a bike – once you get the hang of it, everything else becomes easier!

• Performance Testing Concepts (Week 2): Here, we demystify key performance testing terms and explore various types of tests you can conduct with k6. We'll make sure you're well-versed in the lingo before moving on to more advanced topics.

Diving Deeper into k6:

🛠️ Mastering k6 Features (Week 3-4): As we delve deeper, you'll learn how to:

• Validate responses and craft assertions.
• Handle complex scenarios with confidence.
• Utilize the K6 Command Line Interface (CLI) like a pro.

📈 Exploring Grafana Cloud k6 (Week 5): We'll take a closer look at Grafana Cloud k6, offering you a comprehensive understanding of how to apply it in real-world scenarios.

Integrating k6 into Your CI/CD Pipeline:

🤝 CI/CD Integration (Week 6): We'll show you how to integrate your k6 tests with popular CI/CD platforms such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, and Circle CI. This will help you apply your newfound skills in a real-world environment and make your performance tests part of a robust continuous integration and deployment workflow.

Real-World Application:

Whether your application is based on HTTP, web service, or gRPC, k6 stands out as a versatile tool that will help you assess its performance effectively. This course is designed to guide beginners through every step of the process, ensuring that by the end, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and skills to conduct thorough and insightful performance tests on your web apps and APIs.

Why Join This Course?

• Hands-On Learning: Engage in real-world exercises that will help you understand and apply k6's capabilities.
• Versatile Skillset: Learn to perform a variety of tests, from load to stress, and everything in between.
• Industry-Relevant Integration: Understand how to integrate your performance tests within the most common CI/CD pipelines used today.
• Empowerment Through Knowledge: Transition from a novice to a skilled tester with confidence and the ability to drive significant improvements in application performance.

🎓 Ready to embark on this transformative learning journey? Enroll now and unlock the potential of your web applications with k6! 🚀