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Testing Kubernetes networking with k6 - Roberto Santalla (k6 Office Hours #91)

How would you go about testing Kubernetes networking? For his initial project with k6, our new Senior Software Engineer, Roberto Santalla, talks to us about how he used k6 to improve end-to-end network throughput and some insights he learned about Kubernetes networking along the way. He is joined by Developer Advocates Nicole van der Hoeven and Leandro Melendez.

5 Common Mistakes in Performance Testing

Are you currently working on performance testing or planning to dive into it? Maybe you’ve already taken the first steps on your learning journey. Well, here’s the deal: when it comes to any task, mistakes happen. They’re unavoidable, no matter your field or the kind of task you’re tackling. Believe it or not, even seasoned experts can slip up and make mistakes. And guess what? Performance testing is no exception!

Compare Grafana k6 browser vs. Google Lighthouse for web performance testing

The Grafana k6 browser module simulates how users interact with a browser page and collects web performance metrics about the interaction. Since launching the module in 2021, we're frequently asked how it compares to Google Lighthouse as a tool to measure web page performance. This blog post compares k6 browser and Google Lighthouse from various perspectives.

What's New In Loadero (May 2023)

We have a lot of changes to present to you this month, some of which we have been working on and polishing for several months now. Strap in and prepare for possibly one of the most functionality-packed posts we’ve published to this day. Additionally, we would like to announce that Loadero will be attending DES Malaga, do feel free to visit us at TestDevLab’s booth #1A109 in Pavilion 1!

How Supabase does performance benchmarking using k6, with Egor Romanov (#89)

In this k6 Office Hours, we talk about how Supabase does performance benchmarking using k6 with Egor Romanov, SDET at Supabase; Théo Crevon, Senior Software Engineer at Grafana Labs; and Nicole van der Hoeven, Senior Developer Advocate at Grafana Labs. Supabase is an open-source alternative to Firebase.

Core Web Vitals: Key Metrics and Recommendations for 2023

Page speed has emerged as a critical factor in the digital landscape, where user experience is critical to website success. With Google’s introduction of Core Web Vitals, website owners must stay up to date on the most recent metrics and recommendations to ensure optimal performance. In this article, we will look at the most recent Core Web Vitals metrics and provide actionable recommendations to improve the performance of your website in 2023.

Understanding Latency in Performance Testing | Discovering Latency Issues with LoadFocus

In this video, we delve into the world of latency in performance testing and uncover how LoadFocus can help you identify and address latency issues. What is Latency in Performance Testing? Latency plays a critical role in determining the responsiveness and user experience of your applications. Join us as we explore the significance of latency as a performance metric and demonstrate how LoadFocus empowers you to discover and mitigate latency-related challenges.

What is Response Time in Performance Testing | Performance Testing Metrics | LoadFocus Explains

Discover why Response Time matters, how it affects your software's performance, and how LoadFocus can help you measure and optimize it. Gain valuable insights into improving your system's speed and responsiveness to provide an exceptional user experience. Watch now and unlock the key to enhancing your software's performance with LoadFocus.