Learn about load testing Node.js applications in this 27-minute conference talk from js.la in January 2017. Explore the concept of load testing, its importance, and what happens to applications under stress. Discover the goals and key metrics of load testing, and gain insights into product services and popular libraries like Artillery. Dive into best practices for load testing, including understanding HTTP response codes and response times. Find out when to conduct load tests and get answers to common questions. Presented by Jad Meouchy, this talk provides valuable knowledge for developers looking to optimize their Node.js application performance under heavy loads.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
What is load testing
What happens under load
Goals of load testing
Metrics of load testing
Product services
Show of hands
Libraries
Artillery
Artillery Dyno
App Comm
Scriptable Files
Best Practices
HTTP Response Codes
HTTP Response Time
When to load test
Questions
Response time
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