Performance Testing: Practical Tips from the Field

by Nataliia Vasylyna | June 29, 2016 7:26 am

When a software tester has to perform performance testing or load testing[1] for the first time, he often feels confused and clueless.

The aspects of these types of testing may be surprising for those who were previously engaged only in functional testing[2]. Unlike them, testers with background experience in test automation may have some knowledge on executing load tests. Luckily, experienced performance testers are always willing to share practical tips they learned over the years.

What Are the Best Recommendations for Performance Testers?

Most of these tips were learned the hard way. Use them to avoid unnecessary mistakes.

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Endnotes:
  1. load testing: https://qatestlab.com/services/withstand-the-load/load-testing/
  2. functional testing: https://qatestlab.com/services/We-Are-Professionals-in/functional-testing/
  3. performance testing: https://qatestlab.com/services/Withstand-the-Load/performance-testing/
  4. 9 Steps to Fulfil Performance Testing: https://blog.qatestlab.com/2016/12/02/fulfil-performance-testing/
  5. Simulating the Reality during Performance Testing: https://blog.qatestlab.com/2016/07/05/simulation-performance-testing/
  6. 4 Main Constituents of Performance Testing: https://blog.qatestlab.com/2015/07/22/constituents-performance-testing/

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