Herd
An experimental HTTP load testing application written in Rust, focused on ease of use and low OS dependencies.
What is Herd?
Herd is an experimental HTTP load testing application written in Rust that allows developers to simulate thousands of concurrent requests to HTTP endpoints. It focuses on being easy to use and minimizing OS-level dependencies, making it a lightweight tool for performance and stress testing web services. The application uses Unix process forking and multithreading to achieve high concurrency, though it requires careful resource management due to its hardware-intensive nature.
Developers and engineers needing to perform HTTP load testing on web services, particularly those looking for a Rust-based, low-dependency alternative to traditional load testing tools. It suits those comfortable with compiling from source and managing resource-intensive processes.
Developers choose Herd for its simplicity, minimal dependencies, and Rust-based performance, offering a straightforward way to conduct high-concurrency load tests without the overhead of JVM or other heavy runtimes. Its configuration-driven approach provides flexibility, though it requires caution due to its resource-intensive nature.
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An experimental HTTP load testing application written in Rust.
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