Performance QA (k6) Cheatsheet 2025

🧠 Quick-reference guide for Performance QA (k6) — clear, structured, practical

This cheatsheet is your go-to reference for modern performance testing using k6. It covers key concepts, test types, scripting tips, metrics, and performance testing workflows — all in one clean, easy-to-scan PDF.

Whether you're writing k6 scripts, testing APIs under load, or prepping for Performance QA interviews — this guide helps you work smarter and more confidently.

✅ What You’ll Get

🎯 Core Performance QA concepts — test types, virtual users, thresholds, and where performance fits in SDLC
⚙️ Key testing areas: load, stress, spike, soak, endurance, and scalability
🧩 Practical tips for k6 scripting, using checks, setting thresholds, analyzing reports, and integrating with CI tools
📊 Metrics overview: response time, latency, throughput, error %, and pass/fail criteria
📄 PDF format — printable, mobile-friendly, and quick to scan
📅 Updated for 2025 and aligned with real Performance QA workflows and industry practices

💡 Great for:

• Performance QA testers working on API and web load testing
• QA engineers learning or actively using k6
• Bootcamp grads and testers transitioning into performance work
• Developers and SREs exploring k6 for service validation
• Anyone preparing for Performance QA interviews or performance testing tasks

🎯 Easy to scan. Built for real work.

Designed for everyday performance testing — with practical examples, time-saving tips, and real-world reminders you’ll actually use.

📥 Instant PDF download — keep it open during scripting, testing, or interview prep