Automation for the people: Hands-off load testing
Use Apache JMeter with Apache Ant to run load tests frequently
Load testing most often occurs just before applications are deployed, when optimally, the testing should be done long before the last step in application development. In the eleventh installment of his "Automation for the people" series, Stelligent CTO, Paul Duvall explore techniques for creating automated tests using JMeter,
running the tests as part of an automated build, and scheduling the tests to run
automatically every day.
Published by the popular IBM developerWorks, the article, "Hands-off load testing" also illustrates how JMeter and Ant can be integrated with a continuous integration server to
allow developers to quickly determine the behavior of the developed
system under certain load conditions and adapt to changes.
The "Automation for the people"
series is dedicated to exploring the practical uses of automating
software development processes and teaching you when and how to apply
automation successfully. Also, check out developerWorks' "Improve Your Java Code Quality" discussion forum for topics addressing best practices for ensuring your code is the best it can be.
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