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    Module 3 of 4 Establishing a baseline
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Establishing a baseline

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Establishing a baseline

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Module 3 transition from a first run into a measured baseline with thresholds

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The baseline methodology

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The observe-set-validate workflow that turns test results into automated quality gates

3

Reading k6 output

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How to find and interpret the metrics that matter in k6 terminal output

4

Designing a realistic load profile

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Ramp-up, steady state, and ramp-down for realistic traffic simulation

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Checks vs thresholds

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Checks validate per-request correctness while thresholds enforce whole-test pass/fail

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From results to thresholds

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The workflow for turning observed metrics into automated pass/fail criteria

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When thresholds fail

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Threshold failures in the terminal, CI exit codes, and a regression example

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Baseline learning path

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Hands-on learning path to establish a performance baseline with k6

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Baseline complete

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Debrief after completing the baseline learning path

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