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OverviewUse this book to prepare for the ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level Performance Testing exam. The book has been designed to follow the ISTQB syllabus, covering all of the syllabus learning objectives, with additional reference material extending beyond the syllabus. The book covers an overall methodology for managing and conducting performance testing. Performance testing has often been considered a black art. In many organizations, perhaps an individual or a small group of technical staff or contractors is given the task of “load testing” an extended system, network, or application. Performance testing is like any other form of testing. It follows a defined test process that is similar to other test types. It utilizes a disciplined approach to the definition of requirements and user stories, the creation of test conditions, test cases, and test procedures. It establishes measurable goals against which the success or failureof the testing can be judged. It also requires (and this cannot be stressed highly enough) a definition and recognition of performance test failures. Readers will gain the knowledge with both content and practice questions to prepare them for the ISQTB Performance Testing exam. The book covers the performance test types, the performance testing methodology, and the steps to plan, create, and execute performance tests and analyze the results. What You Will Learn Understand the basic concepts of performance efficiency and performance testing Define performance risks, goals, and requirements to meet stakeholder needs and expectations Understand performance metrics and how to collect them Develop a performance test plan for achieving stated goals and requirements Conceptually design, implement, and execute basic performance tests Analyze the results of a performance test and communicate the implications to stakeholders Explain the process, rationale, results, and implications of performance testing to stakeholders Understand the categories and uses for performance tools and criteria for their selection Determine how performance testing activities align with the software life cycle Who This Book Is For Those who want to achieve the ISTQB performance testing certification, testers and test managers who want to increase their performance testing knowledge, and project managers/staff working with performance testing in their project for the first time Full Product DetailsAuthor: Keith YorkstonPublisher: APress Imprint: APress Edition: 1st ed. Weight: 0.787kg ISBN: 9781484272541ISBN 10: 1484272544 Pages: 394 Publication Date: 15 September 2021 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1. The Basic Concepts of Performance Testing ISTQB® Keywords Other Keywords 1.1 Principles of Performance Testing 1.2 Types of Performance Testing Performance Testing Load Testing Stress Testing Scalability Testing Spike Testing Endurance Testing Concurrency Testing Capacity Testing 1.3 Testing Activities in Performance Testing Static Testing Dynamic Testing 1.4 The Concept of Load Generation Load Generation via the User Interface Load Generation Using Crowds Load Generation via the Application Programming Interface (API) Load Generation using Captured Communication Protocols 1.5 Common Performance Efficiency Failure Modes and Their Causes Chapter 1 Questions Chapter 2. Performance Measurement Fundamentals ISTQB® Keywords Other Keywords 2.1 Typical Measurements Collected in Performance Testing Why Performance Metrics Are Needed Collecting Performance Measurements and Metrics Selecting Performance Metrics 2.2 Aggregating Results from Performance Testing 2.3 Key Sources of Performance Metrics 2.4 Typical Results of a Performance Test Chapter 2 Questions Chapter 3. Performance Testing in the Software Lifecycle ISTQB® Keywords 3.1 Principal Performance Testing Activities 3.2 Categories of Performance Risks for Different Architectures Single Computer Systems Multi-tier Systems Distributed Systems Virtualised Systems Dynamic/Cloud-based Systems Client –Server Systems Mobile Applications Embedded Real-time Systems Mainframe Applications 3.3 Performance Risks Across the Software Development Lifecycle 3.4 Performance Testing Activities Sequential Development Models Iterative and Incremental Development Models Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and other Supplier/Acquirer Models Chapter 3 Questions Chapter 4. Performance Testing Tasks ISTQB® Keywords 4.1 Planning 4.1.1 Deriving Performance Test Objectives 4.1.2 The Performance Test Plan 4.1.3 Communicating about Performance Testing 4.2 Analysis, Design and Implementation 4.2.1 Typical Communication Protocols 4.2.2 Transactions 4.2.3 Identifying Operational Profiles 4.2.4 Creating Load Profiles 4.2.5 Analysing Throughput and Concurrency 4.2.6 Basic Structure of a Performance Test Script 4.2.7 Implementing Performance Test Scripts 4.2.8 Preparing for Performance Test Execution 4.3 Execution 4.4 Analysing Results and Reporting Analysis Techniques Reporting Chapter 4 Questions Chapter 5. Tools ISTQB® Keywords 5.1 Tool Support 5.2 Tool Suitability Chapter 5 Questions Chapter 6. References 6.1 Standards 6.2 ISTQB® Documents 6.3 Books 6.4 Papers and Articles Chapter 7. Question Answers 7.1 Chapter 1 7.2 Chapter 2ReviewsAuthor InformationAfter a circuitous route into IT, Keith Yorkston has spent the last 20 years involved with software quality and risk. Cutting his teeth early in performance testing before good books were written on the subject, Keith went on to work as a consultant and trainer across the world. He currently works as an independent consultant specializing in performance and security. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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