jõudlustestimine

Jõudlustestimine, known in English as performance testing, is a type of software testing that is conducted to determine or validate the speed, responsiveness, and stability of a software application under a particular workload. The main purpose of performance testing is to identify and eliminate performance bottlenecks. It is a broad term that encompasses several types of performance-related testing, including load testing, stress testing, endurance testing, and spike testing.

Load testing is performed to understand how a system behaves under a normal and expected load. Stress testing is used to find the breaking point of a system and how it recovers from failure. Endurance testing, also known as soak testing, is done to ensure that the application can handle the expected load for an extended period. Spike testing involves subjecting the application to a sudden, drastic increase in load.

The key goals of performance testing include evaluating application responsiveness, identifying scalability limitations, detecting potential bottlenecks in hardware or software, and ensuring the application meets its performance requirements and service level agreements. Performance testing typically involves simulating multiple users accessing the application concurrently, measuring response times, throughput, and resource utilization (CPU, memory, network). This process helps developers and system administrators optimize the application and infrastructure to deliver a smooth and reliable user experience.