Stress Testing
As I mentioned previously, this chapter is mostly about optimization and debugging. So, why does it open with a discussion about stress testing? The answer is that stress testing is one of the most important and yet often overlooked steps in developing Internet applications before going live.
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Stress testing refers to the practice of simulating high traffic on a Web site via some programmatic means.
Stress testing is important because it can uncover hidden weaknesses and undiscovered bugs as well as identify an application's breaking points. Therefore, I think it makes sense to discuss stress testing before delving into debugging and optimizing.
To stress test an application, you must place a load on it. All too often, Web ...
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