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Performance Testing with JMeter  3

You're reading from   Performance Testing with JMeter 3 Enhance the performance of your web application

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Product type Paperback
Published in Jul 2017
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781787285774
Length 166 pages
Edition 3rd Edition
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Performance Testing Fundamentals

Software performance testing is used to determine the speed or effectiveness of a computer, network, software program, or device. This process can involve quantitative tests done in a lab, such as measuring the response time or the number of MIPS (millions of instructions per second) at which a system functions.
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Let's consider a case study. Baysoft Training Inc. is an emerging start-up company focused on redefining how software will help get more people trained in various fields in the IT industry. The company achieves this goal by providing a suite of products, including online courses, and on-site and off-site training. As such, one of their flagship products--TrainBot, a web-based application--is focused solely on registering individuals for courses of interest that will aid them in attaining career goals. Once registered, the client can then go on to take a series of interactive online courses.

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Publisher: Packt
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