What is Load Testing and How it Works?

What is Load Testing?

It’s a kind of performance testing that simulates real-world load on any software, application, or website. It calculates how the system reacts during high and low loads and examines if a software system or a computer can handle high loads given a top demand of end-users. This tool is usually applied when a software development project nears completion.

How It Works?

A load test is often through with end-to-end IT systems or smaller components like database servers or firewalls. It measures the speed or capacity of the system or component through transaction reaction time. When the system components dramatically extend response times or become unstable, the system is probably going to possess reached its maximum operating capacity. When this happens, the bottlenecks should be identified and solutions provided.

Load Testing Tools

It’s important to choose a tool that best fits your business needs. Examples of these are LOADweb, LoadView, and Loadrunner. LOADweb works on any of the internet apps using .NET, Oracle format, HTML 4, and other advanced technologies. LoadView examines performance in real browsers. Lastly, LoadRunner can manage thousands of users at the same time.

Benefits of Load Testing

• Discovery of bottlenecks before deployment.
• Enhance the scalability of a system.
• Reduced risk for system down time.
• Improved customers satisfaction
• Reduced failure cost