Load Testing

Definitions

1. Simulating expected or peak traffic patterns against a system to verify performance under load. Measures response times, throughput, error rates, and resource utilization. Tools include k6, Locust, Gatling, and Apache JMeter. Distinct from stress testing (pushing beyond limits) and soak testing (sustained load over time).

   In plain English: Testing how your system performs when lots of people use it at the same time.

   Example: "Run a load test simulating 10,000 concurrent users before Black Friday — last year we discovered the connection pool was too small."

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