9 minutes readIn my work helping teams adopt canaries, I’ve seen several recurring mistakes. Here’s a “pro tip” list to avoid them: Pro Tip: Don’t skip staging testing. Canary isn’t your only safety net—use staging to catch basic issues first. Pro Tip: Use *user affinity* (sticky sessions) so the same users don’t bounce between canary & baseline… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Load Testing
Online API Tester: Complete Guide to Testing APIs in 2025
19 minutes readWhen your application crashes during peak traffic or returns cryptic error messages to frustrated users, the culprit is often hiding in plain sight: untested APIs. According to recent industry data, APIs now account for 71% of all internet traffic, yet many businesses still treat API testing as an afterthought. In my experience working with dozens… Read more »
Using CSV Data in JMeter Tests
3 minutes readIf you’re aiming to simulate real-world user behavior in your performance tests, Apache JMeter’s ability to utilize CSV data files is a game-changer. Whether you’re a business owner seeking to understand your website’s capacity or a developer fine-tuning application performance, leveraging CSV files in JMeter can enhance the realism and effectiveness of your tests. What… Read more »
Guaranteed Faster Deployments: The Vital LoadFocus-CircleCI Connection
4 minutes readUnderstanding Performance Testing in CI/CD What is CI/CD Performance Testing? Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) performance testing involves automatically testing your application’s performance as part of your development pipeline. By integrating performance tests into your CI/CD workflow, you can catch performance issues early, before they reach production. This approach ensures that every code change… Read more »
The Ultimate Guide to Enterprise Software Testing
7 minutes readIntroduction: Why Enterprise Testing Matters In today’s digital-first business landscape, enterprise software forms the backbone of operations across industries—from healthcare and finance to manufacturing and retail. When these critical systems fail, the consequences can be severe: lost revenue, damaged customer relationships, and even regulatory penalties. Effective enterprise software testing isn’t just a technical requirement—it’s a… Read more »
From Slow to Superfast: How to Improve Your Website Speed in 10 Easy Steps
4 minutes readHey there! So, you’ve got a website and you’ve noticed it’s running slower than a snail on a lazy Sunday? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Website speed is crucial – it affects everything from user experience to SEO rankings and even your sales. Whether you’re a non-technical business owner or a seasoned software engineer, this… Read more »
Understanding the difference between Virtual Users and Requests Per Second (RPS)
6 minutes readIntroduction Hey there! If you’ve ever been curious about performance testing, you’ve probably come across the terms “Virtual Users” and “Requests Per Second (RPS)”. They might sound a bit technical, but they’re super important for ensuring your website or application runs smoothly, especially under heavy traffic. In this article, we’re going to break down what… Read more »