How to Set Up Splitter

One of the unique features of Ctiny is the Splitter, which allows you to split incoming requests based on weight. This feature uses a weighted algorithm to distribute traffic across multiple destinations. Some common use cases for Splitter include:

• Running A/B tests with more than two variations
• Implementing canary deployments
• Determining which product performs better among a list of options for a specific segment

To configure the Splitter, follow the steps below:

1. Navigate to the Link Configuration
From the main dashboard, click the Edit button for the link you want to configure with the Splitter.

2. Expand the Splitter Configuration
Click on the Splitter modal to access the configuration options.

3. Add New Fields
Click the + button to add new fields for splitting traffic.

4. Configure Weights
By default, the Split Equally checkbox is enabled, which ensures that traffic is distributed evenly among the selected destinations. To assign custom weight values, disable this option. In the URL field, enter the destination URL, and in the Weight field, specify a value between 1 and 100 to determine the traffic distribution.

5. Save Your Changes
Click the Update button to save the changes.

Example:

In this scenario, you are testing three variations of MacBook models (MacBook 13-inch 256GB, 512GB, and MacBook 16-inch). The weight is set to 33.33% for each variant, ensuring an equal split of traffic, allowing you to evaluate which model performs better.