Key Metrics: Latency, Throughput, Response Time

  1. Latency Measurement:
    • Write a script to send HTTP requests to a mock server and measure response times.
    • Visualize latency distribution (e.g., using histograms or percentiles like P99).
  2. Throughput Analysis:
    • Simulate a workload with multiple concurrent requests using a tool like Apache JMeter or k6.
    • Measure the maximum requests per second (RPS) the system can handle before latency degrades.
  3. Response Time Optimization:
    • Introduce caching at the application layer (e.g., with Redis) to reduce response times.
    • Compare response times with and without caching enabled.