Here are 100 chapter title suggestions for a book on learning k6 (JavaScript) testing technology, progressing from beginner to advanced topics:
- What is Performance Testing? An Overview
- Introduction to k6: A Powerful Performance Testing Tool
- Why Choose k6 for Load and Performance Testing?
- Setting Up k6: Installation and Configuration
- Understanding the Basics of Load Testing
- Writing Your First k6 Script
- Running k6 Scripts from the Command Line
- Interpreting k6 Test Results
- Understanding the k6 Execution Model
- Exploring the k6 CLI for Test Execution
- Choosing the Right Test Strategy with k6
- Getting Started with HTTP Requests in k6
- Introduction to k6's Virtual Users (VUs) and Their Role in Load Testing
- Understanding k6’s Test Lifecycle
- Basic k6 Assertions for Test Validation
¶ Part 2: Writing k6 Scripts and Managing Tests
- Creating a Simple Load Test Script in k6
- Using HTTP Requests in k6: GET, POST, PUT, DELETE
- Understanding k6’s
http Module for API Testing
- Sending Custom Headers in k6 Requests
- Working with JSON and Payloads in k6 Requests
- Validating Responses with k6 Assertions
- Handling Status Codes and Response Time in k6
- Parameterizing Tests with k6
- Using Loops and Conditionals in k6 Scripts
- Simulating User Scenarios with k6
- Creating Multiple Virtual Users (VUs) in k6
- Using
sleep() to Simulate Think Time in k6
- Generating Random Data for Load Testing
- Creating Advanced Test Scenarios with k6
- Customizing Test Duration and Ramp-Up Time in k6
- Testing APIs with Authentication in k6
- Handling Cookies and Sessions in k6
- Testing GraphQL APIs with k6
- Creating and Using k6 Checks for Response Validation
- Simulating User Behavior in Web Applications with k6
- Running Concurrent Requests and Performance Testing
- Using k6 for Stress Testing
- Testing Rate Limiting with k6
- Testing Authentication Flows with k6
- Using
shared Variables Across Virtual Users in k6
- Handling File Uploads and Downloads with k6
- Working with External Data (CSV, JSON) in k6
- Simulating Geographical Distribution of Virtual Users
- Simulating Errors and Failures in k6
- Advanced Performance Testing Scenarios with k6
- Interpreting k6 Metrics: Throughput, Latency, and Response Time
- Understanding k6's Built-in Metrics: VUs, Iterations, and Errors
- Graphing and Visualizing Test Results with k6
- Exporting k6 Results to External Tools (InfluxDB, Grafana)
- Integrating k6 with Prometheus for Monitoring
- How to Interpret Throughput vs. Response Time
- Understanding Load Patterns and Their Impact on Performance
- Analyzing Resource Usage During Load Tests
- Troubleshooting Test Failures in k6
- Configuring k6 to Generate Detailed Reports
- Analyzing CPU and Memory Usage with k6
- Monitoring Network Latency During Performance Tests
- Best Practices for Test Result Analysis with k6
- Comparing Results Over Multiple Test Runs
- Using k6 for Continuous Monitoring and Benchmarking
- Scaling Load Testing with Distributed k6
- Running k6 in Cloud Environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Running k6 with Docker Containers
- Using k6 in Continuous Integration (CI) Pipelines
- Configuring k6 for Multi-Region Load Testing
- Simulating Thousands of VUs in Cloud with k6
- Running k6 in Kubernetes for Scalability
- Advanced Load Distribution Strategies with k6
- Parallel Execution of Multiple k6 Tests
- Cloud Load Testing with k6 and Kubernetes
- Best Practices for Distributed Load Testing with k6
- Integrating k6 with Jenkins for Automated Load Testing
- Automating k6 Test Execution in a CI/CD Pipeline
- Scaling Performance Tests for Large-Scale Applications
- Handling Distributed Load Testing with Multiple k6 Instances
- Integrating k6 with Grafana for Real-Time Monitoring
- Visualizing k6 Test Results in Grafana Dashboards
- Using InfluxDB to Store k6 Test Metrics
- Exporting k6 Metrics to Elasticsearch
- Integrating k6 with GitLab CI for Performance Testing
- Using k6 with Jenkins for CI/CD Load Testing
- Connecting k6 with New Relic for Performance Monitoring
- Using k6 with Datadog for Real-Time Insights
- Integrating k6 with Sentry for Error Monitoring
- Creating Custom Dashboards for k6 in Grafana
- Exporting Test Results to CSV for Reporting
- Generating Alerts from k6 Metrics with Grafana
- Automating Test Execution with GitHub Actions and k6
- Using k6 in the Cloud for Large-Scale Performance Testing
- Creating Custom Metrics in k6 for Better Insights
- Testing WebSockets with k6
- Simulating Realistic Traffic with k6
- Running Complex Load Tests with Multiple APIs
- Testing for Failover and Recovery Scenarios
- Performance Testing for Microservices with k6
- Simulating Failures: Network, System, and Server Crashes
- Creating Complex Load Test Scenarios for Real-World Systems
- Performance Testing for Mobile APIs with k6
- Load Testing for Database Endpoints with k6
- Using k6 for End-to-End Performance Testing in Modern Web Applications
These chapters cover a wide array of concepts and techniques, from the basics of setting up and writing your first k6 script to advanced topics such as distributed load testing, continuous integration, and integrating k6 with other monitoring tools. They provide a comprehensive guide to mastering k6 and performance testing for modern applications.