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K6 Beginner Tutorial - How to do Traffic Distribution - Tutorial 6

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Learn to implement realistic traffic distribution patterns in k6 performance testing by simulating how different users follow various paths through your application. Master the use of Math.random() to create probability-based user behavior where some virtual users land on the homepage, others navigate directly to blog sections, and some read news content - just like real production traffic. Discover how to define traffic percentages as a critical testing habit, update your k6 scripts with realistic traffic splits using if/else logic and group() functions, and analyze results through HTML reports. Understand why groups are essential for organizing test scenarios and how this approach accurately models real-world user behavior patterns where not every user follows the same journey through your application.

Syllabus

What we will learn
What & Why Traffic Distribution
Math.random
Define traffic percentages
Update script with realistic traffic split
Run and check results HTML
Why groups are critical
What this simulates in Real Life

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