Tag: load-testing
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Open Source Load Testing Tools: A Modern Guide for DevOps & SRE
Have you ever observed an application that was completely functional, and suddenly it starts lagging at peak usage? Most teams are concerned with functionality first and performance under load second. Open source load testing tools expose your application’s bottlenecks before your users notice them. In this blog, we explain how these tools work, compare their…
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Sanity Checklist for Load Testing and Performance Validation
Did you know that almost 80% of failures in performance testing are related to missing basic pre-validation steps before performance testing is done? In the race to meet release dates, many development teams jump into performance testing without knowing that the system is ready for performance testing. The consequences of performance test preparation include inaccurate…
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Load vs Performance vs Stress Testing: Differences & Examples
Load testing, performance testing and stress testing are often mixed up, but in today’s CI/CD pipelines and production-grade engineering, they are solving completely different purposed. If you want to: Decrease downtime for peak traffic Identify bottlenecks before users do Avoid crashing the system with sudden traffic spikes Build APIs and applications that are FASTER +…
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Volume Testing: A Comprehensive Guide
When building or maintaining software, one thing is certain: data is everywhere. Whether you’re running an e-commerce platform, a banking system, or a social media network, your application is handling, storing, and processing a ton of data. This is where Volume Testing comes into play. Think of it as testing your application’s ability to stay…
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All About Load Testing: A Detailed Guide
As businesses continue to digitize, the importance of load testing has surged, with the market witnessing a significant rise in the adoption of load testing tools. According to a recent report, the global load testing market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.5% from 2021 to 2026, reflecting the increasing demand for reliable…