7 minutes readKey takeaways PHP scales by process, so the worker pool usually caps you before the code does. Check opcache and database connections first; both are common invisible ceilings. Test with a warm cache and a cold one, because the difference is often large. Overview Hey there! Ever had a website crash on you during a… Read more »
4 minutes readKey takeaways Backend metrics can look healthy while the page users see is still slow. Frontend performance is dominated by render-blocking assets and third-party scripts. Measure on a real device profile. Desktop numbers flatter almost every site. Hello there, visionary business owner or savvy tech guru! Ever felt like your website is a Ferrari trapped… Read more »
3 minutes readKey takeaways Throughput and response time diverge under load: throughput plateaus while response time climbs. The knee in that curve is your real capacity, not the maximum throughput figure. Report both. Either one alone can be made to look good. Website loading Have you ever wondered what happens when you visit a website or use… Read more »
4 minutes readAs website traffic increases, it is important to ensure that your website can handle the load. One way to achieve this is through load testing, a process that helps identify bottlenecks and other performance issues. What is a Load Testing Tool? A load testing tool is a software application designed to simulate real-world user traffic… Read more »
2 minutes readKey takeaways A dashboard is only useful if it shows the few numbers you act on. Arrange widgets around a question you ask often rather than around what is available. Review the layout occasionally. Dashboards accumulate widgets nobody reads. As a developer or QA tester, you know how important it is to have all the… Read more »
3 minutes readKey takeaways Start with the objective: a target user count and an acceptable response time. Test the journey that makes money before anything else. Run a small test first to validate the setup, then scale up. Here are some easy steps to follow in order to sucessfully do a load testing session for your newly… Read more »
3 minutes readKey takeaways Token acquisition should sit outside the measured path so you test the service, not the identity provider. Model expiry and refresh, because a run that never refreshes is not production-like. Watch for rate limits on the token endpoint, which cap concurrency before your API does. LoadFocus now provides easy testing for services that… Read more »
