Performance Testing Using JMeter Course

Module 1: Introduction to Performance Testing

1 hour

• Topics: Non-functional testing overview, performance vs. functional testing, key metrics (TPS, response time, error rates)

• Hands-on: Set up JMeter and explore the GUI to create a basic HTTP request sampler

Module 2: Building Test Plans with JMeter

2 hours

• Topics: Thread groups, samplers (HTTP, JDBC, FTP), controllers, timers, assertions, and listeners

• Hands-on: Construct a comprehensive test plan simulating concurrent users against a demo web application

Module 3: Load & Stress Testing

1.5 hours

• Topics: Load vs. stress testing objectives, configuring ramp-up and loop counts, monitoring server behavior

• Hands-on: Execute load and stress tests on automationpractic and interpret throughput and latency trends

Module 4: Scalability & Security Testing

1.5 hours

• Topics: Scalability test attributes, security testing basics in JMeter, SSL configuration, and vulnerability checks

• Hands-on: Perform scalability testing and a basic security scan (HTTPS, authentication) on a sample application

Module 5: JMeter in Non-GUI Mode & Reporting

1 hour

• Topics: Command-line execution, test fragments, distributed testing, report generation (HTML/XML)

• Hands-on: Run a headless test, generate an HTML dashboard report, and analyze performance bottlenecks

Module 6: Selenium Integration & Advanced Plugins

2 hours

• Topics: WebDriver Sampler plugin, scripting complex browser scenarios, using plugins like Throughput Shaping Timer and PerfMon

• Hands-on: Integrate a Selenium-based login/logout flow into your JMeter test and use PerfMon to capture server metrics

Module 7: Best Practices & Test Maintenance

1 hour

• Topics: Parameterization, correlation, modular test design, result analysis, and test version control

• Hands-on: Refactor your test plan using CSV Data Set Config for parameterization and organize reusable modules

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