Course Outline
Introduction to Performance Testing
- Overview of performance testing concepts.
- The significance of performance testing within the software development lifecycle.
- Varieties of performance testing: load, stress, endurance, spike, volume, and scalability.
- The performance testing lifecycle.
Introduction to Apache JMeter
- Getting started with Apache JMeter.
- The history and evolution of JMeter.
- Key features and capabilities of JMeter.
- Installation and configuration of JMeter.
- Navigating the JMeter GUI interface.
Fundamentals of JMeter Test Plans
- Understanding the structure of JMeter test plans.
- Creating a basic test plan.
- Core components: thread groups, samplers, listeners, and assertions.
- Executing your first test in JMeter.
Developing Advanced Test Plans
- Managing thread groups: setting up user counts and load patterns.
- Setting HTTP request defaults and header managers.
- Utilizing logic controllers: if, loop, switch, and interleave.
- Implementing timers: constant, uniform, and Gaussian random.
- Integrating CSV data sets for parameterization.
JMeter Assertions and Listeners
- Introduction to assertions in JMeter.
- Setting up response assertions for validation.
- Using duration and size assertions.
- Exploring listeners: result viewers, summary reports, and graphs.
- Customizing listener outputs for deeper analysis.
JMeter Scripting and Plugin Integration
- Getting started with BeanShell scripting in JMeter.
- Scripting via JSR223 samplers and Groovy.
- Overview of available JMeter plugins.
- Installing and utilizing popular plugins, such as custom graphs and advanced controllers.
- Enhancing test plans through plugin integration.
Load Testing Web Applications
- Configuring test plans for web application load testing.
- Leveraging HTTP samplers and cookie managers.
- Testing RESTful APIs using JMeter.
- Analyzing results to identify bottlenecks and performance issues.
- Reporting and exporting test data.
Distributed Testing with JMeter
- Introduction to distributed testing concepts.
- Configuring JMeter for distributed environments.
- Executing distributed load tests across multiple machines.
- Best practices for distributed testing.
Performance Test Case Studies
- Case study 1: Load testing an e-commerce platform.
- Case study 2: Stress testing a financial application.
- Case study 3: Performance testing a mobile application backend.
- Key takeaways and best practices from real-world scenarios.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Foundational knowledge of software testing concepts.
- Familiarity with web technologies.
- Proficiency in Java.
Target Audience
- Quality assurance engineers.
- Software developers.
- System administrators.
Testimonials (3)
The possibilities of postman and future use of it.
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hands on exercises, easier to retain information
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Key topics can be discussed and agreed upon with the trainer in advance. Relaxed and pleasant atmosphere during the seminar days.
