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Leverage skilled software engineers, advanced tools, and years of experience to pinpoint specific performance issues, optimize resource utilization, and ensure that your application delivers a seamless and efficient user experience, even under peak load conditions. iBeta’s load and performance testing services help in identifying the maximum operating capacity of an application, as well as any issues that need to be addressed to prevent potential downtimes.

Load and performance testing are crucial services to ensure that websites, mobile applications, and other software systems can handle the expected volume of users and transactions without compromising on speed or user experience. During load testing, engineers simulate a high number of users accessing the application simultaneously to assess how the system handles increased load, identifying bottlenecks and performance degradation points. Performance testing, on the other hand, evaluates the speed, responsiveness, and stability of the application under a variety of conditions.

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iBeta has a large infrastructure and highly skilled engineers ideal for testing the scalability of your product. Whether your product is client/server, mobile, web-based, or something else, iBeta’s engineers can design tests that will meet your specific needs.

Load and Performance Testing

Load and scalability testing

Performance measurement

Use case creation

Web log analysis

Results analysis and recommendations

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scalability:

Evaluating the application’s performance under increasing user loads to ensure scalability without sacrificing efficiency.

Response Time:

Measuring the system’s speed in reacting to user commands across different levels of activity to guarantee prompt and effective communication.

Resource Utilization:

Monitoring CPU, memory, and network usage to detect bottlenecks and optimize resource allocation for peak performance.

Stability:

Assessing system stability under stress conditions to avoid crashes, failures, or downtime during peak usage periods.

We utilize the following testing tools to align with a variety of technology stack and specific application testing requirements.

JMeter

An open-source tool designed for load and performance testing, capable of simulating high user loads and assessing application performance.

LoadRunner:

LoadRunner is a popular performance testing tool that provides extensive testing features for a variety of applications.

Gatling:

An open-source load testing tool created for web applications, providing scalability and real-time analytics for performance testing.

BlazeMeter:

BlazeMeter is a cloud-based platform designed for load and performance testing of web and mobile applications. It offers scalability, flexibility, and real-time reporting.

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Load Testing Mobile Applications Case Study

A client created an application for managing statewide childcare entitlements and needed to verify that it met state-mandated specifications. This required the simulation of more than 4000 mobile devices to check children in and out of daycare, conduct daily administrative activities, and keep records of all interactions for later reporting.

We worked with developers to create the use cases, code them, and execute them as part of test scenarios. We also did a data load to simulate one year of operation for roughly 100k families.

We found a series of issues with load balancing, server instance provisioning (specifically, fewer CPUs provisioned than had been planned with an attendant reduction in capacity), and user access (users were looking through much more data than necessary).

The final version of the system exceeded all specifications and could handle up to 30,000 children being actively checked in and out of daycare in addition to 4000+ staff users conducting day-to-day operations.

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The cost of load and performance testing services depends on project intricacy, duration, and specific testing needs. Most load and performance projects are priced on an hourly basis based on a customized scope. iBeta also offers some fixed-price packages for simpler websites.

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The turnaround time for load and performance testing projects will vary depending on factors such as the complexity of the application, the complexity of the simulated user flows, and the expected volume of traffic. For simpler websites iBeta offers performance scan packages with fast turnaround times:

Quick Scan

The Quick Scan package performs web page retrieval at gradually increasing load levels to evaluate system scalability. The Quick Scan takes two days to complete.

Basic Scan

The Basic Scan package performs web page retrieval at gradually increasing load levels to evaluate system scalability, plus it also includes user registration and login scripting. A Basic Scan takes three days to complete.

E-Commerce Scan

An e-commerce performance scan measures web page retrieval rates at gradually increasing load levels to evaluate system scalability as well as user registration, login scripting, and scripting for shopping cart flow processing. E-Commerce Scans take five days to complete.

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Scalability Assessment

Load and performance testing helps assess how your software performs under varying loads and user traffic. It helps determine the scalability of your system, identifying potential bottlenecks and areas of improvement. By simulating high user loads, iBeta can provide insights into how your software handles increased traffic and ensure it can scale effectively as your user base grows.

Performance Optimization

Load and performance testing helps uncover performance issues such as slow response times, excessive resource utilization, memory leaks, or database inefficiencies. By identifying these bottlenecks, iBeta helps you optimize your software’s performance, enhancing its responsiveness and user experience. This ensures that your software performs well even under demanding conditions.

Stress Testing

Load and performance testing includes stress testing, which evaluates how your software handles extreme conditions beyond normal usage patterns. It helps identify the breaking points and limitations of your system, allowing you to make necessary adjustments to improve its robustness and resilience. Stress testing helps ensure that your software can handle unexpected spikes in user activity or unusual scenarios.

Compliance and SLA Verification

Load and performance testing can help verify compliance with service level agreements (SLAs) and performance guarantees. By measuring response times, transaction speeds, and other performance metrics, iBeta can validate if your software meets the specified performance targets outlined in SLAs. This ensures that you are meeting contractual obligations and providing the expected level of service to your clients.

User Experience Optimization

Load and performance testing indirectly impacts user experience by ensuring that your software performs well and responds quickly. By detecting and addressing performance bottlenecks, iBeta helps improve the overall user experience, reducing user frustration, and increasing satisfaction. A fast and responsive application leads to higher user engagement and retention.

Cost and Resource Optimization

Load and performance testing can help optimize costs and resources. By identifying performance issues and bottlenecks early in the development cycle, iBeta enables you to allocate resources efficiently, avoiding unnecessary infrastructure investments or expensive fixes in later stages. This helps optimize your budget and resource allocation, leading to cost savings and improved efficiency.

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How does load and performance testing contribute to capacity planning?

Load and performance testing enables organizations to replicate real-world user loads and assess system performance to identify the ideal infrastructure and resources required to accommodate their projected user base. This allows for efficient distribution of resources, management of server load, and guarantees a seamless user experience.

What role does stress testing play in load and performance testing?

Stress testing, a subset of load and performance testing, assesses the software’s ability to manage extreme conditions that surpass typical usage scenarios. It assists in pinpointing weak spots and constraints of the system, allowing for essential modifications to enhance its strength and ability to bounce back, guaranteeing that the software can manage sudden surges in user activity or atypical situations.

How does load and performance testing contribute to stability and reliability of software?

Load and performance testing involves subjecting software to heavy loads to detect stability issues, crashes, or system failures. Organizations can rectify issues early on to provide users with stable and reliable software products, reducing downtime and improving user satisfaction.

Can load and performance testing help verify compliance with service level agreements (SLAs)?

Load and performance testing can confirm adherence to SLAs and performance commitments. Organizations can verify if software meets performance targets in SLAs by measuring response times, transaction speeds, and other performance metrics. This ensures that contractual obligations are fulfilled and expected service levels are delivered to clients.

How does load and performance testing contribute to cost and resource optimization?

Load and performance testing detects performance problems and bottlenecks at an early stage of development, allowing for effective resource distribution and preventing costly infrastructure investments or fixes in the future. Optimizing budget and resource allocation results in cost savings and increased efficiency in software development and deployment.

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