Help! My Telegram bot is acting weird during k6 load testing
I’m stumped. I set up a k6 load test for my Telegram bot. The plan was to have many fake users send messages to the bot. But something’s off. The bot is sending messages back instead of getting them.
Here’s what I did:
Used the right API and bot token
Set up multiple virtual users in k6
Tried to make them all message the bot at once
But when I run the test, the bot goes crazy and starts messaging me! It’s like it’s got a mind of its own.
Has anyone seen this before? I’m scratching my head trying to figure out why it’s sending instead of receiving. Any ideas on how to fix this would be awesome!
I encountered a similar issue during my load testing endeavors. The problem might lie in your k6 script configuration. Ensure you’re using the correct HTTP method (POST) and endpoint for sending messages to the bot. Additionally, verify that your payload structure aligns with Telegram’s API requirements for incoming messages.
Another aspect to consider is rate limiting. Telegram imposes restrictions on message frequency, which could cause unexpected behavior during high-volume tests. Try implementing a sleep function between requests or reducing the number of virtual users to see if it resolves the issue.
Lastly, check your bot’s code for any conditional logic that might trigger outgoing messages based on certain events or thresholds. Sometimes, intensive testing can activate these unintentionally.
Yo, that’s wild! sounds like ur bot’s gone rogue lol. maybe check ur webhook settings? sometimes they can get messed up n cause weird stuff like this. also, double-check ur k6 script - might be accidentally triggering the bot to send instead of receive. goodluck fixing it dude!
I’ve been through this exact headache before, and it’s usually because of a mismatch between the test setup and the bot’s actual logic. First thing I’d suggest is to double-check your k6 script. Make sure you’re actually sending messages TO the bot and not accidentally calling the sendMessage endpoint.
Also, take a look at your bot’s code. Sometimes, heavy load can trigger unexpected behaviors or edge cases you didn’t account for. I once had a similar issue where my error handling was accidentally sending messages back during high traffic.
If all else fails, try running a scaled-down version of your test with just a few users. Gradually increase the load and see at what point things start going haywire. This can help pinpoint if it’s a concurrency issue or something in your bot’s logic.
Remember, Telegram has some pretty strict rate limits. Make sure you’re not hitting those, as it can cause all sorts of weird behavior. Good luck troubleshooting!