🔍 What is Load Testing?
Load Testing is a type of non-functional testing that evaluates how a software application performs under an expected user load. It helps identify performance bottlenecks, system scalability, and stability before deployment.
💡 Why is Load Testing Important?
• Prevents system crashes due to high traffic
• Identifies performance issues before release
• Improves user experience and reliability
• Saves businesses from financial losses due to downtime
📌 Key Aspects of Load Testing:
✅ Determines max operating capacity
✅ Evaluates infrastructure sufficiency
✅ Tests application sustainability under peak loads
✅ Identifies server, database, and network limitations
⚡ Real-World Examples:
🚀 E-commerce failures during major sales events
✈️ Airline website crashes due to high traffic
📚 Online encyclopedia overwhelmed by free access promotion
🔧 Load Testing Strategies:
🔹 Manual Load Testing
🔹 Open-source & Enterprise-class Tools
🔹 In-house Developed Tools
🛠 Popular Load Testing Tools:
🔹 LoadRunner
🔹 Apache JMeter
🔹 Gatling
📊 Load vs. Stress Testing:
🔸 Load Testing checks system performance under expected workloads
🔸 Stress Testing pushes the system beyond limits to find breaking points
✅ Advantages of Load Testing:
✔️ Prevents downtime & improves performance
✔️ Enhances scalability & reliability
✔️ Reduces failure costs & increases user satisfaction
Ignoring Load Testing can lead to huge financial losses and damaged reputations—test before it’s too late! 🚀
