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Tracing Slow Performance

You have built your performance test and executed the tests under load and your tests do not meet your requirements in terms of response times. Or you are unable to execute your tests with the number of concurrent users required. In this post we will give some insights into where you might want to start looking for the root cause of your performance issues.

Performance Testing and ChatGPT

Performance testing applications requires a set of skill that are build and gathered over many years of studying and using the various techniques and tools that are required to make sure the application you are testing is fit for production. Now we have all heard of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the many tools and companies that now exist in the AI space. Based on a quick look on the internet there are around 15,000 AI startups in the United States alone.

Performance Testing in a Scrum Framework

Agile development teams generally follow the principles of Scrum where individual teams work together to manage their workload through a set of values, principles, and practises. From a development perspective this gives a team which comprises a Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Development team the autonomy to work and deliver in an environment that suits their needs and helps them develop change for the organisation in a way that maximises efficiencies.

Getting Started with Playwright: A Comprehensive Guide

Are you tired of struggling with flaky, slow, and complex browser automation tools? If you’re a developer looking for a robust solution to automate your web testing and interaction needs, Playwright might just be the answer you’ve been searching for. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through the process of getting started with Playwright, from installation to writing your first test script (in TypeScript).

Playwright Test Generator

Playwright Test Generator is a powerful tool that simplifies the process of creating and maintaining end-to-end tests for web applications. Whether you’re a developer or a QA engineer, Playwright Test Generator can save you time and effort by generating test scripts that ensure the reliability and functionality of your web applications. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through the process of using Playwright Test Generator to create and manage automated tests effectively.

Browser Automation Debug with Playwright Trace Viewer

Playwright Trace Viewer is a powerful tool that allows developers and testers to gain deeper insights into the execution of browser automation scripts created with Playwright. It provides a visual representation of script execution, enabling users to diagnose issues, optimize performance, and understand the flow of actions within their automation scripts. In this blog post, we’ll explore how to use Playwright Trace Viewer effectively to enhance your browser automation projects.

Maximizing Testing Efficiency: Parameterizing Playwright Scripts

Parameterization in testing is a powerful technique that allows you to run the same test script with different inputs, configurations, or scenarios. In the world of browser automation and testing, Playwright provides various methods to parameterize your scripts, making it easier to validate different use cases and ensure the robustness of your web applications. In this blog post, we’ll explore several approaches to parameterizing Playwright scripts.

Performance Testing in a Waterfall Model

Everywhere you look on social media its DevOps, Agile Methodologies, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery. You could be forgiven for believing that most organisations and programmes follow these principles. This is not true. Many companies use a Waterfall model which is also known as a linear-sequential life cycle model. In a waterfall model, each phase must be completed before the next phase can begin and there is no overlapping in the phases.

OctoPerf v13.1 - Jira, variable queues, recorder and new UI improvements

Our New user interface has kept us busy for a while now, which explains why we haven’t made an update post like this one in a while. You’ve probably noticed that the UI has changed a lot since the first version released last year. It’s obvious when you put them side by side. The beta version: And the latest: A lot of it had to do with updating to Angular 15 but this was also the perfect occasion to offer an even better user experience.

Run JMeter tests in Java code

In this blog post, we will run JMeter tests from code. First we will look at how we can create an IntelliJ project in Java to build a JMeter performance test. Once you understand how JMeter tests in code can be written you can start to build tests in your development code base to compliment unit tests or functional tests written by developers during the creation of application and services.