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Common Load Testing Tools

PerformanceTestingDevOps
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Interview Question

Name two popular load testing tools and explain their typical use cases.

Key Points to Cover
  • JMeter, Locust, K6 are common tools
  • Used to simulate concurrent users and measure performance under load
  • Can test APIs, websites, microservices
Evaluation Rubric
Names two valid tools40% weight
Explains simulation of load30% weight
Mentions typical test scope30% weight
Hints
  • 💡Don’t forget SaaS tools like BlazeMeter or Gatling.
Potential Follow-up Questions
  • How do you define success thresholds?
  • How is soak testing different from stress testing?
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