Shopify Load & Scale

Overview

Load test Shopify app integrations while respecting API rate limits. Plan capacity for high-traffic events like Black Friday / Cyber Monday (BFCM).

Prerequisites

• k6 load testing tool installed (brew install k6)
• Test store with API access (never load test production)
• Understanding of Shopify rate limits per plan

Instructions

Step 1: Understand Capacity Constraints

Your app's throughput is bounded by Shopify's rate limits, not your infrastructure: