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Load Test Types

Load Test Types

Feb 10, 20261 min read

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Load Test Types

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Different testing approaches for different goals: load test (expected traffic), stress test (beyond expected capacity), soak test (sustained load over time), spike test (sudden traffic surge), and breakpoint test (find the system’s limit).

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