Load testing as a service

Introduction

In today’s fast-paced digital environment, applications must be able to handle varying levels of traffic and user activity without performance degradation. To meet this challenge, I have been developing a powerful web-based load testing solution that combines a user-friendly interface with advanced traffic analysis and real-time feedback.

Key Features

πŸš€ Seamless Session Initialization

Each testing session launches a dedicated proxy that captures and routes all traffic. This ensures comprehensive request detection and logging, providing accurate insights into how the system handles different types of traffic.

πŸ“Š Real-Time Monitoring and Management

A streamlined dashboard allows users to monitor test performance in real-time. It provides actionable insights into latency, throughput, and error rates, helping testers identify and address bottlenecks during the testing process.

πŸ”„ Bidirectional Browser Streaming

User actions, such as clicks and form submissions, are captured and converted into a virtual environment for validation and analysis. This helps recreate real-world scenarios to test system response under load.

🌐 Web Browser-Like Interface

The platform simulates a web browser environment where open tabs and URLs are mapped and monitored. This allows for seamless navigation and interaction tracking during testing sessions.

🌍 Support for Multiple Protocols

The platform supports a range of communication protocols, including:

  • HTTP – For traditional web traffic
  • WebSocket – For real-time communication
  • gRPC – For efficient service-to-service communication
  • MQTT – For lightweight IoT communication
  • Benefits of the Web-Based Approach

    πŸ–₯️ Intuitive User Experience

    Designed with simplicity in mind, the platform allows even non-technical users to set up and execute load tests without complex configurations.

    πŸ” Enhanced Accuracy and Visibility

    The dedicated proxy ensures that no request goes undetected, providing accurate and comprehensive traffic analysis.

    πŸ“ˆ Real-Time Feedback

    Live insights from the dashboard help testers adjust test parameters and address issues as they arise, improving the overall testing process.

    πŸ—οΈ Future-Ready Architecture

    Built with scalability in mind, the platform supports additional protocol integration and customization, ensuring it remains adaptable to future testing needs.