Are you looking for a reliable way to test your applications without affecting your production environment? Welcome to GoReplay, an open-source network monitoring tool that records live traffic for shadowing, load testing, and detailed analysis.
What Makes GoReplay Special?
As your application grows, the complexity and effort required for testing can become overwhelming. GoReplay presents a simple yet powerful solution: it allows you to reuse existing traffic for testing, mitigating the risks that come with third-party components. By silently recording your application traffic without interference, it boosts your confidence in code deployments, configurations, and infrastructure changes.
Installation Instructions
Getting started with GoReplay is simple! Follow these steps:
- Download the latest binary from GitHub Releases.
- If you’re feeling adventurous, you can also compile it yourself.
First Steps with GoReplay
To start using GoReplay, you can run the following command:
sudo ./gor --input-raw :8000 --output-stdoutThis command behaves similarly to tcpdump. If you have a testing environment set up, you can begin replaying traffic using:
sudo ./gor --input-raw :8000 --output-http http://staging.envFor more detailed instructions, check out the documentation and the Getting Started page.
Understanding GoReplay Through an Analogy
Imagine your application as a bustling restaurant. The chefs (application code) prepare dishes (responses) as customers (requests) place orders. Over time, the restaurant becomes popular and struggles to keep up with the influx of customers. This is where GoReplay comes in:
- Think of recording live traffic as having a camera that captures each order placement without disturbing the restaurant’s operation.
- Using GoReplay to replay this traffic is akin to practicing each order in a controlled setting, helping the chefs perfect their dishes without the pressure of real customers.
Just like how this practice can identify issues in the cooking process, GoReplay allows you to spot potential problems in application performance before they impact real users.
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Upgrade Your Experience
If you wish to enhance your GoReplay experience, consider the GoReplay PRO extension. It provides advanced features like support for binary protocols, cloud storage capabilities, and dedicated support.
Troubleshooting Tips
If you run into issues:
- Check the FAQ and Troubleshooting pages.
- Search the issues on GitHub to see if others have experienced the same problem.
- For direct assistance, contact support via email.
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In Conclusion
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Contributing to GoReplay
If you want to contribute to GoReplay:
- Fork the repository.
- Create a new feature branch (e.g.,
git checkout -b my-new-feature). - Commit your changes (e.g.,
git commit -am "Added some feature"). - Push to the branch (e.g.,
git push origin my-new-feature). - Create a new Pull Request.
Companies Using GoReplay
GoReplay is employed by notable companies like:
If you’re using GoReplay, we would love to hear your story! Reach out to us at hello@goreplay.org.
Meet the Author
This guide was crafted by Leonid Bugaev, the creator behind GoReplay. Connect with him on @buger or visit his blog at leonsbox.com.