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Kuormitustestityökalu, known in English as a load testing tool, is a type of software application used to determine how a system behaves under a specific anticipated load. The primary purpose of these tools is to identify performance bottlenecks, stability issues, and capacity limits before a system is deployed in a production environment or as part of ongoing maintenance.

These tools work by simulating a large number of concurrent users or requests to a web application, API, database, or other software components. They measure various performance metrics such as response time, throughput, error rates, and resource utilization (CPU, memory, network). The data collected helps developers and system administrators understand how the system scales and where it might fail under stress.

Common features of load testing tools include the ability to define user scenarios, configure test parameters like the number of virtual users and test duration, and generate detailed reports. Some tools can also perform stress testing, which involves pushing the system beyond its expected limits to discover its breaking point, and soak testing, which examines performance over an extended period to detect memory leaks or other long-term issues.

The selection of a kuormitustestityökalu depends on factors such as the technology stack of the system being tested, the complexity of the scenarios to be simulated, budget constraints, and the reporting capabilities required. Open-source options like Apache JMeter and k6 are popular, alongside commercial solutions offering advanced features and support.