Chapter 7

Scripted Synthetic User Testing with Transaction Tests

In the landscape of testing methodologies, ThousandEyes Transaction tests carve out a distinct space, offering versatility from the fundamental to the highly intricate, tailored to the intricacies of specific use cases. This test type provides a unique feature where users can navigate from the basic to the complex. Transaction tests are scripted synthetic user interactions, from clicking a login, adding credentials, to maybe navigating through different web pages. This allows for more advanced customization to monitor the user experience compared to traditional web layer testing.

One notable feature of Transaction tests is their adaptability to different skill sets. Whether you ...

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