4 minutes readKey takeaways Cloud generation removes the capacity limit that caps most local API load tests. Weight endpoints by real traffic rather than testing them evenly. Assert on payloads, because an API can return errors quickly and look fast. Alright, folks, let’s dive into the nitty-gritty of load testing RESTful APIs in the cloud, but let’s… Read more »
2 minutes readKey takeaways Scheduled API load tests catch regressions that only appear after a deploy. Run them off-peak so the test does not compete with real traffic. Alert on threshold breaches; nobody reads a scheduled report. Scheduling Load Tests feature is now available on LoadFocus.com. Basically you can create new load tests and schedule them to… Read more »
2 minutes readKey takeaways Latency varies enormously by region, so a single measurement point tells you very little. Measure from where your users are, then decide whether a CDN or an edge deployment is warranted. Compare regions over time; a one-off reading catches routing noise. During the development of your web application you will encounter the need… Read more »
4 minutes readKey takeaways UI-heavy apps spend their time rendering, which HTTP-level load tests never measure. Combine a large HTTP load with a small number of real browser sessions. Watch client-side metrics, since the server can be fast while the page is not. Create automated website tests for free with LoadFocus.com. Testing the UI (user interface) of web… Read more »
2 minutes readKey takeaways Pick the KPIs before the comparison, or you will choose the ones that flatter the new build. Compare against a stored baseline rather than memory of the last run. Change one thing between builds if you want the comparison to mean anything. Ensuring your web application’s performance improves or remains consistent over time… Read more »
2 minutes readKey takeaways Latency is travel time; response time is latency plus server processing. Confusing the two leads to optimising code when the problem is distance. Measure from where users are, since latency is a property of the route. Let’s say that you want to access a web service or a web page. The response time… Read more »
2 minutes readIt is very easy to create a New General Load Test configuration, all you need to do is follow the steps below: Click on the General Test Button Enter a new name for your General Test Select the request type GET or POST and details for injector machines Add Load Test details: threads, loops, URL… Read more »
