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In this Blog Post we are going to look at the GraphQL HTTP Request sampler and look at how GraphQL requests can also be made using a HTTP Request sampler in case you are for some reason restricted to an earlier version of JMeter (the sampler was only introduced in JMeter 5.4). We will also look at some of the principles of GraphQL.

Building performance tests that conform to a very specific level of load and concurrency is a standard approach to performance testing. You determine your peak levels of load and concurrency, and you build a test that meets this. You build soak test and scalability tests that conform to pre-determined levels of load and concurrency, and you execute these alongside the other scenarios you build to meet your performance requirements.

However, the flexibility of exploratory testing comes with the risk of ad hoc, random outcomes with no structure or consistency between testers, test managers, and projects. While testers should not be limited in their exploratory testing efforts, having a disciplined approach is a fantastic tool for gathering feedback, detecting errors, and enhancing UX.

I'm excited to announce the Ably Control API GitHub Action! With this Action you can create Ably apps and API keys straight from your GitHub workflow, ensuring a reliable and repeatable process of creating your cloud infrastructure.

Most web applications use a data store of some kind, often a relational database. When a web app becomes successful, it can become all too easy to start "hoarding" data in the database. But hoarding data leads to the unbounded growth of database tables (both row count and stored data size). While this works fine to a certain point, it is very useful to prevent some data bloat — or, if you cannot prevent it, to plan for your infrastructure ahead of time to adequately manage growth.

Here’s your soup to nuts guide to competitive benchmarking – what it is, its benefits, and how you can excel at it for growing your business like a pro.

Salesforce is an excellent CRM tool with many features to help you manage your business' workflows. Heroku is a cloud platform that enables developers to build, run and operate great apps. Whether you’re running a small business or managing 1,000 employees, either of these tools can be beneficial for your organization. Here are some ways to get started with Salesforce and Heroku.

In today’s world, tech and software possibilities are exponentially expanding. Whether it is the innovation of cloud-based storage or a solution to a very old problem, there is always something new coming out. While the innovation allows businesses to become more streamlined and optimized than ever before, integrating this new software into your business may be a challenging task.

Sometimes the lifestyles of the rich and famous aren’t as glamorous as they seem at first glance. We all know that professional athletes can make incredible amounts of money. But by the age of 35, most pro athletes are already at the end of their prime earning years. Historically, a lot of them haven’t managed their money well — and they may even go bankrupt in retirement.