The Art of Application Performance Testing: From Strategy to Tools

Description

Because performance is paramount today, this thoroughly updated guide shows you how to test mission-critical applications for scalability and performance before you deploy them—whether it’s to the cloud or a mobile device. You’ll learn the complete testing process lifecycle step-by-step, along with best practices to plan, coordinate, and conduct performance tests on your applications.Set realistic performance testing goalsImplement an effective application performance testing strategyInterpret performance test resultsCope with different application technologies and architecturesUnderstand the importance of End User Monitoring (EUM)Use automated performance testing toolsTest traditional local applications, web applications, and web servicesRecognize and resolves issues often overlooked in performance testsWritten by a consultant with over 15 years’ experience with performance testing, The Art of Application Performance Testing thoroughly explains the pitfalls of an inadequate testing strategy and offers a robust, structured approach for ensuring that your applications perform well and scale effectively when the need arises.