How to Run a .yml File Using Artillery Command from CMD

To run a .yml file using the Artillery command-line tool from the Command Prompt (CMD), ensure you follow the detailed steps outlined below.

Step-by-Step Guide

Running a configuration file with Artillery is straightforward, but you need to set up your environment correctly.

Preparation

Before you start, make sure you have the necessary prerequisites installed and your test YAML file ready.

Install Artillery

If you haven't installed Artillery yet, you can do so using npm, the Node.js package manager. Ensure you have Node.js installed on your system. To install Artillery globally, run the following command:

bash npm install -g artillery

Create Your YAML File

Ensure you have your .yml file ready. This file should contain your test configuration for Artillery. For example, you might have a file named test.yml.

Open Command Prompt

Launch the Command Prompt on your computer.

Navigate to the Directory

Use the cd command to change to the directory where your .yml file is located. For example:

bash cd pathtoyourdirectory

Run the Artillery Command

Execute the following command to run your .yml file:

bash artillery run test.yml

Replace test.yml with the name of your YAML file if it is different.

Additional Options

To view results in a more readable format, you can use the --output option to save the results:

bash artillery run test.yml --output report.json

To run in a specific environment, specify it using the --environment option:

bash artillery run test.yml --environment production

Example

If your YAML file is named load-test.yml and is located in C:tests, you would perform the following steps:

bash cd C:tests artillery run load-test.yml

Conclusion

That's it! You should now be able to run your .yml file using Artillery from the command line. If you encounter any errors, ensure that Artillery is installed correctly and that your YAML file is properly formatted.

If you need further assistance or have any questions related to Artillery or load testing, feel free to reach out. I have extensive experience with various load testing tools and methodologies.