In this sixth instalment of the ‘Performance Tools’ series, we will be taking a comparative look at the load testing tools StresStimulus and AppLoader, giving a brief overview of what they have to offer. It is imperative that when choosing a performance test tool that it is evaluated thoroughly to ensure that it meets your […]
One of the main reasons we undertake performance testing is to mitigate risk. When defining performance objectives, consideration should be given to the risks to be covered. Given that risk usually needs to be balanced against various constraints, like time and cost, it will be unlikely that all risks can be covered thus it is […]
In this fifth instalment of the ‘Performance Tools’ series, we will be taking a comparative look at the load testing tools LoadUI Pro and SmartMeter.io, giving a brief overview of what they have to offer. It is imperative that when choosing a performance test tool that it is evaluated thoroughly to ensure that it meets your testing needs. […]
In this article, we look at Test Tool Analysis and the steps to perform a proof of concept. It may seem like an obvious question but when it comes to performance testing, do we really need a test tool? Are you certain that purchasing a performance test tool is the best option to meet your […]
In this fourth instalment of the ‘Performance Tools’ series, we will be taking a comparative look at the load testing tools Eggplant Performance and The Grinder, giving a brief overview of what they have to offer. It is imperative when choosing a performance test tool that it is evaluated thoroughly to ensure that it meets […]
In the following article, we explore the concept of the performance test environment and the items that should be considered or asked when defining and building the environment to be used for performance testing. It will cover the following- Environment Definition Environment Architecture Environment Monitoring Environment Sizing Environment Resources Environment Data and Environment Scheduling Environment […]
