Performance testing is critical for scalable web apps.Performance testing helps uncover bottlenecks, load capacity, slow queries, resource usage, third-party service failures, and caching blind spots.Key types of performance testing include load testing, stress testing, spike testing, soak testing, and scalability testing.Tools that make performance testing easier and more efficient include k6, Apache JMeter, Locust, Artillery, Boomerang, and WebPageTest.