Prompt
What should I use for API performance testing in CI?
Latest observation
For API performance testing in CI, the best choice depends on how “heavy” and how “repeatable” you need the tests to be.
Good options
- k6
Best overall for CI/CD. Lightweight, fast to start, scriptable in JavaScript, and designed for automation. - Gatling
Great for JVM-based teams and more advanced load modeling. Strong reporting, but a bit heavier. - JMeter
Very common and flexible, but usually more cumbersome in CI because it’s XML-heavy and can be slower to manage. - Locust
Good if you prefer Python and want flexible scenario scripting.
My recommendation
- If you want simple, reliable CI performance checks: k6
- If you need complex load testing with strong analytics: Gatling
- If your team already uses Python: Locust
- If you already have lots of existing test plans: JMeter
Practical CI approach
In CI, don’t run full-scale stress tests on every commit. Instead:
- run small smoke/perf tests on each PR
- run baseline load tests on merges to main
- run full load/stress tests on a schedule or before release
If you want, I can suggest a setup based on your stack, e.g. GitHub Actions + k6, GitLab CI + Gatling, or Jenkins + JMeter.
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