Key performance indicators
Key performance indicators give information about the application's responsiveness during normal behavior as well as under simulated workload. There are several indicators that can be gathered that directly affect the user, such as the response time or the error rate. These gauges represent the system's state and will provide insights about its behavior under performance tests. The indicated values will change depending on the number of concurrent users as well as the test scenario.
A first interesting insight is the application's response time - the time it takes to respond to a client's request including all transmissions. It directly affects the quality of the offered service. If the response time falls below ...
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