xk6-kafka
A k6 extension for load testing Apache Kafka with support for multiple serialization formats, authentication, compression, and Schema Registry.
What is xk6-kafka?
xk6-kafka is a k6 extension that enables load testing of Apache Kafka. It allows developers to produce and consume messages to simulate high traffic and test the performance of their Kafka-based systems. The extension supports various serialization formats, authentication methods, compression, and integration with Schema Registry.
Developers and performance engineers who need to load test Apache Kafka producers and consumers as part of their system validation and performance tuning.
It provides a native k6 integration for Kafka load testing with extensive feature support, including multiple serialization formats, authentication, and detailed metrics, making it a versatile alternative to custom scripting or commercial tools.
Overview
k6 extension to load test Apache Kafka with support for various serialization formats, SASL, TLS, compression, Schema Registry client and beyond
Use Cases
Best For
- Load testing Kafka producers and consumers under high concurrency
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