load testing

17th June 2025

Performance Testing: Types, Tools and Tutorial

Ever wonder why some apps crash under heavy traffic while others run smoothly? The answer lies in performance testing, a key non-functional testing approach.  What is performance testing? Performance testing is a critical process in software testing that evaluates an application’s speed, responsiveness, and stability under various conditions.  Unlike functional testing, which checks if the application works as expected, performance testing ensures that your software can meet performance requirements under real-world usage. By running tests that simulate the number of users accessing the system, performance testing helps identify performance bottlenecks and ensures smooth user experience, even during peak loads. This testing methodology is […]