Japneet Sachdeva
Master JMeter with Distributed Load Testing
Digital Product
This is a video course and you'll dive deep into learning JMeter and Performance Testing. You'll gain realtime work-experience for load testing different applications and APIs.
You'll get access to:
1) Video Course with 30+ sessions over 8+ hours
2) JMeter CheatSheet
3) JMeter HandBook
4) JMeter Distributed Load Testing Setup
5) Exercises and assessments
Topics Covered
- Download and Installation of Java and JMeter
- Prerequisites and system requirements
- Java installation and configuration
- JMeter installation process
- Environment setup and verification
- Understanding Performance Load vs Stress TestingTypes of performance testing
- Load testing fundamentals
- Stress testing concepts
- When to use each approach
- JMeter GUI OverviewInterface walkthrough
- Key components and panels
- Navigation basics
- Initial configuration
Hands-on Activities
- Install and configure JMeter
- Create your first test plan
- Explore the GUI interface
Module 2: JMeter Components
Learning Objectives
- Master core JMeter components
- Understand component relationships
- Configure basic test elements
Topics Covered
- Thread Groups Overview in JMeterThread group configuration
- User simulation concepts
- Ramp-up and execution patterns
- Thread lifecycle management
- Samplers Overview in JMeterHTTP Request samplers
- Other sampler types
- Sampler configuration
- Request/response handling
- First Load Test ExecutionCreating a simple test plan
- Running your first test
- Understanding results
- Basic result analysis
Hands-on Activities
- Configure thread groups
- Create HTTP samplers
- Execute basic load tests
- Analyze initial results
Module 3: Improving JMeter Tests
Learning Objectives
- Enhance test accuracy and reliability
- Implement advanced testing techniques
- Handle dynamic data and responses
Topics Covered
- JMeter TimersTimer types and usage
- Think time simulation
- Pacing strategies
- Realistic user behavior modeling
- JMeter AssertionsResponse assertions
- Duration assertions
- Size assertions
- Custom assertion logic
- HTTP Managers Overview in JMeterCookie Manager
- Cache Manager
- Header Manager
- Configuration management
Hands-on Activities
- Implement various timers
- Add assertions to test plans
- Configure HTTP managers
- Create more realistic test scenarios
Module 4: JMeter CLI Execution
Learning Objectives
- Execute tests from command line
- Generate professional reports
- Implement CI/CD integration
Topics Covered
- CLI Execution using JMeterCommand line parameters
- Non-GUI execution benefits
- Performance optimization
- Resource management
- Dashboard Generation through CLIHTML report generation
- Custom report configuration
- Report interpretation
- Sharing results with stakeholders
Hands-on Activities
- Execute tests via command line
- Generate HTML dashboards
- Configure custom reports
- Practice CI/CD integration scenarios
Module 5: Recording JMeter Tests
Learning Objectives
- Record real user interactions
- Create comprehensive test scenarios
- Handle authentication flows
Topics Covered
- JMeter Recorder - Using Proxy ServerProxy server setup
- Browser configuration
- Recording user sessions
- Script cleanup and optimization
- Working with JMeter RecorderRecording best practices
- Handling dynamic content
- Parameterization techniques
- Script maintenance
- Testing Login using JMeterAuthentication mechanisms
- Session handling
- Token management
- Security considerations
Hands-on Activities
- Set up proxy recording
- Record complete user journeys
- Handle login scenarios
- Optimize recorded scripts
Module 6: Data-Driven Testing
Learning Objectives
- Implement data-driven test scenarios
- Use external data sources
- Create scalable test designs
Topics Covered
- Use CSV Files to Perform Data Driven TestsCSV Data Set Config
- Data file preparation
- Variable usage
- Data distribution strategies
- Data Driven Testing using JMeterAdvanced data handling
- Multiple data sources
- Data correlation
- Dynamic data generation
Hands-on Activities
- Create CSV data files
- Configure data-driven tests
- Implement variable data scenarios
- Test with multiple datasets
Module 7: API Load Testing
Learning Objectives
- Test REST APIs effectively
- Handle JSON data
- Implement CRUD operations testing
Topics Covered
- Setup GET API Request from ScratchREST API fundamentals
- GET request configuration
- Header management
- Response handling
- Adding JSON AssertionsJSON path expressions
- Response validation
- Error handling
- Data extraction
- Load Testing POST RequestsPOST request setup
- Request body configuration
- Content-type handling
- Response validation
- Load Test DELETE & PUT RequestsDELETE operation testing
- PUT request configuration
- CRUD operation sequences
- API workflow testing
Hands-on Activities
- Test various API endpoints
- Implement JSON assertions
- Create complete API test suites
- Validate API performance
Module 8: Realistic Load Test Replication
Learning Objectives
- Design realistic test scenarios
- Model real-world usage patterns
- Optimize test execution
Topics Covered
- Realistic Load Test Setup Using JMeterUser behavior modeling
- Workload distribution
- Performance baseline establishment
- Test environment considerations
Hands-on Activities
- Design realistic user scenarios
- Configure complex workload patterns
- Establish performance baselines
- Execute comprehensive load tests
Module 9: Docker Distributed Load Test Setup
Learning Objectives
- Implement distributed testing
- Use containerization for scalability
- Manage complex test architectures
Topics Covered
- Docker Desktop DownloadDocker installation
- Container fundamentals
- Docker for JMeter benefits
- JMeter Distributed Load Testing ArchitectureMaster-slave architecture
- Network configuration
- Scalability considerations
- Docker Setup and JMeter File ExplanationsDockerfile creation
- Container configuration
- Volume mounting
- Network setup
- Master Container DockerFile ExplanationsMaster node configuration
- Control mechanisms
- Result aggregation
- Slave DockerFile ExplanationsSlave node setup
- Load generation
- Communication protocols
- Create Docker Image for Master and SlaveImage building process
- Container optimization
- Registry management
- Setup Customer Network for Master-Slave ContainersNetwork configuration
- Container communication
- Security considerations
- Executing JMeter Distributed Load TestDistributed test execution
- Monitoring and management
- Result collection
- Final Report GenerationComprehensive reporting
- Performance analysis
- Recommendations and insights
Hands-on Activities
- Set up Docker environment
- Create JMeter containers
- Configure distributed architecture
- Execute large-scale load tests
- Generate comprehensive reports
Module 10: Final Steps and Best Practices
Learning Objectives
- Consolidate learning
- Understand best practices
- Plan future development
Topics Covered
- Course Summary and Best PracticesPerformance testing methodology
- JMeter best practices
- Common pitfalls and solutions
- Continuous improvement strategies
- Career development paths
Final Project
- Design and execute a comprehensive load testing project
- Present findings and recommendations
- Peer review and feedback
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of software testing concepts
- Familiarity with HTTP protocol
- Basic command line knowledge
- Understanding of software development lifecycle
Tools Required
- Java 8 or higher
- Apache JMeter (latest version)
- Docker Desktop
- Text editor or IDE
- Web browser
- Sample applications for testing