13.6.1. Test Checkout Flow for 200 Users

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does performance testing aim to detect?

   Hint

   Think of what can happen if issues are not found.

2. 2.

   What tool is typically used for performance testing?

   Hint

   What open-source tool can you use for load testing?

3. 3.

   What is the primary goal of performance testing?

   • To check if the software works
   • To ensure it works well under pressure
   • To test functionalities

   Hint

   Think about the system's behavior during heavy usage.

4. 4.

   True or False: Only stress testing is required for a thorough performance evaluation.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how many types of testing are discussed.

5. 5.

   You’re tasked with evaluating an e-commerce website's performance during major sales events. Design a comprehensive load testing strategy using JMeter. Include user profiles and metrics to track.

   Hint

   Consider how user behavior varies during sales.

6. 6.

   After running your test, you observe an unusually high error rate of 15%. Formulate a step-by-step approach to diagnose the issues causing the failures.

   Hint

   What data sources can you investigate?