Stress Testing Tools
- Jmeter: Apache JMeter is a stress testing tool is an open-source, pure Java-based software that is used to stress test websites. It is an Apache project and can be used for load testing for analyzing and measuring the performance of a variety of services.
- LoadNinja: LoadNinja is a stress testing tool developed by SmartBear that enables users to develop codeless load tests, substitutes load emulators with actual browsers, and helps to achieve high speed and efficiency with browser-based metrics.
- WebLoad: WebLoad is a stress testing tool that combines performance, stability, and integrity as a single process for the verification of mobile and web applications.
- Neoload: Neoload is a powerful performance testing tool that simulates large numbers of users and analyzes the server’s behavior. It is designed for both mobile and web applications. Neoload supports API testing and integrates with different CI/ CD applications.
- SmartMeter: SmartMeter is a user-friendly tool that helps to create simple tests without coding. It has a graphical user interface and has no necessary plugins. This tool automatically generates advanced test reports with complete and detailed test results.
What is Stress Testing in Software Testing?
Stress Testing is a software testing technique that determines the robustness of software by testing beyond the limits of normal operation. Stress testing is particularly important for critical software but is used for all types of software. Stress testing emphasizes robustness, availability, and error handling under a heavy load rather than what is correct behavior under normal situations.
Table of Content
- Characteristics of Stress Testing
- Need For Stress Testing
- Purpose of Stress Testing
- Stress Testing Process
- Types of Stress Testing
- Stress Testing Tools
- Metrics of Stress Testing
- Benefits of Stress Testing
- Limitations of Stress Testing
- Conclusion
Stress testing is defined as a type of software testing that verifies the stability and reliability of the system. This test particularly determines the system’s robustness and error handling under burdensome load conditions. It even tests beyond the normal operating point and analyses how the system works under extreme conditions. Stress testing is performed to ensure that the system does not crash under crunch situations. Stress testing is also known as Endurance Testing or Torture Testing.
Prerequisite – Types of Software Testing