Performance testing process

Performance testing can be adapted for different purposes such as meeting pre-defined criteria or comparing the performance of two different systems. The following diagram shows the general stages of the performance testing process:

Now, let's discuss the various stages in performance testing:

• Identifying the environment: Getting an understanding of the hardware, software, and network configuration
• Determining acceptance criteria: Establishing goals and constraints for throughput, response times, and resource allocation
• Planning and designing performance tests: Identifying key scenarios to test for all possible use cases
• Configuring the test environment: Preparing to execute the testing
• Implementing test design: Creating the performance tests
• Running the tests: Executing and monitoring the tests
• Analyzing results: Consolidating, analyzing, and sharing test results