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Init context
Before the k6 starts the test logic, code in the init context prepares the script. A few functions are available only in init context. For details about the runtime, refer to the Test lifecycle.
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
| open( filePath, [mode] ) | Opens a file and reads all the contents into memory. |
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