3 minutes readBelow we listed what we consider 10 tips and tricks related to load and performance testing: 1. What exactly do you want to measure? There is no general approach for running a performance test, so you need to define what output to expect from the load test and what questions are you trying to answer?… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Load Testing
How to Create Load Tests for URLs that use HTTP Basic Authentication (Basic Auth)
< 1 minute readIn order to create load tests for URLs that use HTTP Basic Authentication to give access to resources, we present below the steps needed for creating a simple load test using Basic Auth: Create a new load test in the Load Focus platform For creating a Basic Auth test click on the Basic Authentication Enter Username… Read more »
Load Testing for RESTful APIs in the Cloud: A Comprehensive Guide
3 minutes readAlright, folks, let’s dive into the nitty-gritty of load testing RESTful APIs in the cloud, but let’s keep it light and breezy, shall we? Whether you’re a tech wizard or someone who thinks “API” sounds like a new type of beer, this guide’s got something for you. We’re breaking down what load testing is, why… Read more »
Schedule Load Tests for APIs in the Cloud with LoadFocus.com
< 1 minute readScheduling Load Tests feature is now available on LoadFocus.com. Basically you can create new load tests and schedule them to run every day at a specific time. You can set a Start Date and leave End Data blank for infinite runs. Add an End Date to schedule load tests on specific intervals. run load tests automatically at… Read more »
What is HTTP POST Request?
< 1 minute readHTTP POST request is used for sending data to a server. You can use POST requests for upload a file or submitting a web form, make sure that the receiving application agrees on the format. Additional headers are sent with the POST request: Content-Type: header which is usually application/x-www-form-urlencoded and the Content-Length: header gives the… Read more »
UI and performance testing for UI heavy web applications – solutions
3 minutes readCreate automated website tests for free with LoadFocus.com. Testing the UI (user interface) of web applications has been always a main concern of developers. It is the first thing that a user/customer notices once something is wrong. There quite a few solutions on the testing world out there. I will enumerate most of them here and… Read more »
Comparing Performance Across Web Application Builds
2 minutes readEnsuring your web application’s performance improves or remains consistent over time is crucial. If you’re curious about how to track these changes between different builds, here’s a concise guide to get you started: Step 1: Identify Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) First, decide which aspects of your application you’re interested in comparing. This could be anything… Read more »