The project's journey began on November 26, when quic-test was first introduced as an open-source tool for testing QUIC, BBRv3, and FEC under real-world conditions. Since then, user feedback highlighted the need for improved ease of use and automation in testing processes, prompting a swift response from the development team.
The newly introduced web GUI allows users to manage and monitor tests through an intuitive interface. Key features include a dashboard for active tests and system status, the ability to create new tests via straightforward web forms, access to test history with detailed metrics, real-time monitoring, and comprehensive test result analysis with graphs and logs.
To launch the GUI, users need to build the application and start the GUI server, after which they can access it through their web browser. The backend is powered by a Go HTTP server, supporting a complete REST API for automation, including endpoints for creating tests, retrieving test statuses, stopping tests, and accessing current metrics in various formats.
In addition to the enhanced user experience, the project has incorporated detailed technical documentation, which provides comprehensive API references, examples of requests and responses, and practical guides for various use cases, including integration with monitoring systems and CI/CD automation.
The technical improvements also ensure enhanced stability and performance, with the capability to handle over 10,000 packets per second and support for multiple parallel tests. New metrics for in-depth analysis and integration with AI tools for route prediction have further strengthened the platform's capabilities.
The project continues to grow, boasting a significant increase in code volume, the addition of new modules, and an expanded range of REST API endpoints. The team is actively seeking collaboration with developers, researchers, and engineers to further enhance functionality and conduct joint experiments.
This evolution of quic-test signifies a major advancement in making QUIC testing more accessible and efficient, allowing not only experienced network engineers but also developers and DevOps teams to leverage the platform effectively. With its continuous development and openness to feedback, quic-test is set to enhance network technology testing significantly.
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