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<\/a> \"Tags<\/p>\n

In this brief post, we will cover how to add individual requests to groups using the tags<\/a> feature of k6. This feature can be used to label thresholds<\/a> for reporting on grouped requests. By separating result metrics generated by your k6 test, it can become possible to isolate the performance of individual or related requests.<\/p>\n

Suppose for a given test we have identified a performance issue; however the test is made up of several different requests. These separate requests each call essential endpoints for the process tested, and therefore would not be feasible to test them individually out of context. Nonetheless, we suspect that one of these requests is degrading the performance of the overall test.<\/p>\n

Using the http_req_duration threshold<\/code>, the example below illustrates how we can create two groups named \u201cProduct_Listing<\/code>\u201d and \u201cProduct_Details<\/code>\u201d. These groups are referenced in the requests that follow using tags:<\/p>\n

\"Example
Example k6 test plan script using tags to categorize requests into groups.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When we run our script, the <\/span>test summary<\/a> will now reflect separate metrics for http_req_duration<\/code><\/span>\u00a0for each of our defined tag groups:<\/span><\/p>\n

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k6 test summary detailing separation of line items by defined tag groups.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you are running your test on RedLine13, you can download the test summary at the conclusion of the test as long as you have output files<\/a> enabled. Analyzing this file, it is now possible to pinpoint performance discrepancies at the request level. In our hypothetical example, the \u201cProduct_Listing<\/code>\u201d endpoints are taking 5-10 times longer to complete than the \u201cProduct_Details<\/code>\u201d endpoints.<\/p>\n

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In this brief post, we will cover how to add individual requests to groups using the tags feature of k6. This feature can be used to label thresholds for reporting on grouped requests. By separating result metrics generated by your k6 test, it can become possible to isolate the performance of individual or related requests. 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