How to Use Small Load Tests? | Performance vs Load Testing
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Argues that tiny, frequent load tests replace rare giant runs by using Chihuahua-sized load tests executed continuously in CI, with short duration and few virtual users so they don’t freeze or inflate cloud costs. Shows Grafana k6 usage and company telemetry where most runs are short, lightweight checks that update metrics live. Demonstrates that many small tests can stack together to simulate spikes (e.g., ticketing-level load) while staying easy for teams to author and maintain.
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