Abstract
The performance testing is a measure of the performance characteristics of an application. The main objective of a performance testing is to demonstrate that the system functions to specification with acceptable response times while processing the required transaction volumes in real-time production database. The objective of a performance test is to demonstrate that the system meets requirements for transaction throughput and response times simultaneously. The main deliverables from such a test, prior to execution, are automated test scripts and an infrastructure to be used to execute automated tests for extended periods.

This paper describes about the Performance Testing objectives, Prerequisites for performance testing, Metrics captured during the Performance Testing. The paper also explains about the challenges faced during the performance testing, approach for performance testing and common mistakes in performance testing.

Author Mahesh S

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