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Episode Synopsis
🔍 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 satisfactionIgnoring Load Testing can lead to huge financial losses and damaged reputations—test before it’s too late! 🚀
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