Térfogattesztelés

Térfogattesztelés, also known as volume testing, is a type of non-functional software testing. Its primary objective is to determine how a software application performs under varying load conditions by simulating a large number of concurrent users. The goal is to identify the system's breaking point and ensure it can handle the expected user volume without performance degradation.

This testing is crucial for understanding an application's scalability and stability. It helps uncover issues such as memory leaks, resource exhaustion, and slow response times that might not surface during functional testing. By simulating realistic user scenarios and increasing the load gradually, testers can observe how the system behaves. Key metrics monitored during térfogattesztelés include response times, throughput, and resource utilization (CPU, memory, network).

The process typically involves defining test scenarios that mimic real-world usage, setting up a testing environment that can generate the required load, executing the tests, and analyzing the results. Tools are commonly used to automate the generation of virtual users and the collection of performance data. Successful térfogattesztelés ensures that the application can handle expected peak loads and provides insights into potential bottlenecks that need optimization before deployment. It is a vital step in delivering robust and reliable software.