Terheléstesztelés

Terheléstesztelés, also known as load testing, is a type of software performance testing. It is performed to determine how a system behaves under a specific, expected load. The objective is to identify performance bottlenecks, assess system stability, and understand how the system will perform in a real-world scenario where it is accessed by multiple users simultaneously. This involves simulating concurrent user activity, data volume, or transaction rates to observe the system's response times, throughput, and resource utilization.

The process typically involves defining realistic load scenarios, scripting user actions, and executing these scripts using specialized testing tools. During the test, various metrics are collected, such as response times, error rates, CPU usage, memory consumption, and network bandwidth. Analyzing these metrics helps in identifying areas where the system degrades or fails under pressure.

Terheléstesztelés is crucial for ensuring that an application can handle its expected user base without significant performance degradation or system crashes. It helps in capacity planning, optimizing resource allocation, and ultimately improving the user experience. Different types of load testing exist, including stress testing, endurance testing, and spike testing, each focusing on specific aspects of system behavior under varying load conditions. Proper terheléstesztelés contributes to the overall reliability and scalability of software applications.