K6 – developer-centric load testing using Go and JavaScript

In plain words

K6 is an open-source load testing tool and cloud service designed for developers and QA engineers. Written in Go and JavaScript, it allows teams to test application performance and scalability through code-based test scenarios. The tool helps prevent performance regressions, validate service level objectives, and catch potential issues early in development. K6 supports backend and frontend testing and enables continuous performance testing workflows with collaboration features.

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