Performance Testing

Testing to ensure the software performs well under expected workloads.

Also Known As

• Build Quality In (in Lean Software Development)
• Load Testing
• Performance Benchmarking
• Stress Testing

Related

• Coding
• Integration Testing
• Monitoring

Addresses / Mitigates

• Feature Access Risk: Identifies performance bottlenecks that could impact operations.

Attendant Risks

• Schedule Risk: Can be time-consuming, leading to delays in the project timeline.
• Complexity Risk: Requires sophisticated tools and setup, adding complexity.
• Funding Risk: Performance testing tools and environments can be expensive.
• Map And Territory Risk: Performance testing might not be reflecting real-world scenarios.

Used By

• Extreme Programming: Ensuring the software performs well under expected workloads is a practice within XP.
• Lean Software Development: Lean ensures that performance is built into the product from the beginning.

Description

"Performance testing is a general term used to describe tests that verify a system's stability, responsiveness, and scalability under a particular workload." - Performance testing, Wikipedia

Performance Testing involves evaluating the performance of software applications under various conditions to ensure they meet required standards for speed, scalability, and stability. This practice helps in identifying and mitigating performance issues before they impact end users.

See Also

Extreme Programming

An Agile software development methodology that emphasizes customer satisfaction, teamwork, and frequent delivery of small, functional software increments.

Lean Software Development

An Agile software development methodology that emphasizes eliminating waste, building quality in, creating knowledge, deferring commitment, delivering fast, respecting people, and optimizing the whole.