Performance Benchmarks: A Pocket Guide
When it comes to building robust, high-performance applications, the choice of programming language plays a pivotal role. At Tyk, we have leveraged the power of Go (Golang) to construct our components, aligning ourselves with other modern and efficient systems like Kubernetes and Docker. But why did we choose Go? The answer lies in its superior speed and performance capabilities.
Go, as a programming language, offers remarkable performance benefits, being up to 40 times faster than Python. It also significantly outstrips Lua in terms of performance—Lua being the language employed by other notable API gateways such as Nginx and Kong. This performance advantage translates directly into better user experiences and more economical infrastructure requirements.
A central part of our commitment to performance involves rigorous benchmarking, where we measure critical metrics such as Requests Per Second (RPS) and 99th percentile latency (P99). Our benchmarking results consistently demonstrate Tyk’s efficient handling of traffic, offering greater throughput and lower latency than comparable API gateway solutions.
To ensure that our benchmarking results are comprehensive and applicable to a variety of real-world scenarios, we conducted tests across major cloud service providers including AWS, GCP, and Azure. We utilized diverse machine types within these environments to ensure that our data was robust and reflective of different operational contexts.
Our methodology and detailed specifications for each benchmark are transparent and available for scrutiny. If you are interested in a deeper dive into these findings, you can explore our repository. Furthermore, we offer a free pocket guide detailing our performance metrics and how we measure up against competing solutions in the market.
Performance is not just a theoretical advantage; it’s a practical necessity. In today’s digital world, where user expectations are sky-high and patience is limited, having a high-performing application or service is crucial. Quick responses and reliable infrastructure underpin the user experience that distinguishes merely adequate applications from those that truly excel.
In conclusion, the decision to build with Go has equipped Tyk with a significant competitive edge. Our benchmarks highlight not just our commitment to high performance but also our transparency and willingness to be held accountable to the most rigorous standards. We invite you to explore our findings and see firsthand how Tyk’s performance could benefit your operations.
For the technically inclined and those who enjoy delving into data, our repository and pocket guide provide a wealth of information, capturing the essence of why performance benchmarking is a vital component of the development and operational process.
