Applications
Load tests can be conducted both on websites under development and on existing sites:
- Websites under development: allows us to find out how the application will perform with an actual load so as to size the platform correctly. It is particularly suited to:
- E-commerce: poor website performance will have a direct impact on brand image and the ROI of the project.
- Leading names: especially if the launch of a new website or campaign is accompanied by a big media campaign.
- Campaign websites: websites backing a short campaign for which a high volume of visits is expected.
- Active web applications: used to detect possible limitations and act proactively. It is particularly suited to:
- Sites with high load "peaks": to determine the highest peak that the current configuration can withstand.
- Applications with frequent code changes: when an application changes constantly, it is easy for its ability to withstand high loads to fluctuate considerably. Conducting regular stress tests (as well as monitoring the performance of the application) is a good way to detect performance problems caused by new code.