Description
Introduction of Gatling tool
Performance testing ensures that applications can handle real-world user loads without compromising functionality or user experience. Gatling is a powerful open-source tool designed for load and stress testing, offering flexibility and efficiency. This training covers Gatling’s core functionalities, from creating test scenarios to analyzing performance metrics, enabling participants to ensure application reliability under various conditions.
Prerequisites of Gatling tool
- Basic knowledge of software testing and performance testing concepts.
- Familiarity with HTTP protocols and APIs.
- Experience with basic programming (Scala knowledge is advantageous but optional).
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines (optional).
TABLE OF CONTENT
1. Introduction
1.1 Background
1.2 Purpose of Performance Testing
1.3 Importance of Performance Testing with Gatling
2. Understanding Gatling
2.1 Overview of Gatling
2.2 Key Features
2.3 Gatling vs. Other Performance Testing Tools
3. Setting Up Gatling
3.1 Prerequisites
3.2 Installation of Gatling
3.3 Configuring Gatling for Your Project
4. Creating and Running Basic Gatling Scripts
4.1 Anatomy of a Gatling Script
4.2 Writing Your First Gatling Script
4.3 Running Gatling Tests
5. Simulations in Gatling
5.1 Introduction to Simulations
5.2 Building Simulations in Gatling
5.3 Advanced Simulation Features
6. Understanding Gatling Reports
6.1 Report Structure
6.2 Interpreting Gatling Reports
6.3 Customizing Reports
7. Parameterization and Data Feeding
7.1 Parameterization in Gatling
7.2 Data Feeding Strategies
7.3 Dynamic Data in Gatling Scripts
8. Assertions and Validation
8.1 Setting Assertions in Gatling
8.2 Validating Responses
8.3 Interpreting Assertion Failures
9. Gatling Best Practices
9.1 Script Organization
9.2 Test Data Management
9.3 Scalability Considerations
10. Integrating Gatling into Continuous Integration
10.1 Jenkins Integration
10.2 Other CI/CD Platforms
11. Advanced Gatling Features
11.1 Gatling FrontLine(Ref: Pact Testing)
11.2 Real-Time Monitoring
11.3 Gatling Extensions
12. Troubleshooting and Debugging
12.1 Common Issues
12.2 Debugging Gatling Scripts
12.3 Tips for Troubleshooting Performance Issues
