Performance Testing Tools
Explore common tools and methodologies for measuring application performance and identifying bottlenecks.
Why Performance Tools?
In the previous lesson, we learned about different types of performance tests. Now, how do we actually run them and gather data?
This is where specialized performance testing tools come in. They help us simulate user traffic, monitor system resources, and pinpoint bottlenecks.
Categories of Tools
Performance tools generally fall into a few key categories:
- Load & Stress Testing: Simulate many users to test system limits.
- Application Performance Monitoring (APM): Monitor live applications for health and issues.
- Profiling: Deep-dive into code execution to find bottlenecks.