Rajashree Zaware
Nov 4, 2023
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Apache JMeter
Load TestingWhat is Apache JMeter?
It is open source software, a 100% pure Java application designed to load test functional behavior and measure performance. It was originally designed for testing Web Applications but has since expanded to other test functions.
Apache JMeter is a tool in the Load Testing category of a tech stack.
Apache JMeter Pros & Cons
Pros of Apache JMeter
- ✓Requires no programming knowledge
- ✓Supports distributed
- ✓Open-source
Cons of Apache JMeter
- ✗It's GUI-first
- ✗Too complicated
Apache JMeter Alternatives & Comparisons
What are some alternatives to Apache JMeter?
Gatling
Gatling is a highly capable load testing tool. It is designed for ease of use, maintainability and high performance. Out of the box, Gatling comes with excellent support of the HTTP protocol that makes it a tool of choice for load testing any HTTP server. As the core engine is actually protocol agnostic, it is perfectly possible to implement support for other protocols. For example, Gatling currently also ships JMS support.
k6
It is a developer centric open source load testing tool for testing the performance of your backend infrastructure. It’s built with Go and JavaScript to integrate well into your development workflow.
Locust
Locust is an easy-to-use, distributed, user load testing tool. Intended for load testing web sites (or other systems) and figuring out how many concurrent users a system can handle.
