Chapter 2

JMeter Overview

JMeter Overview

Apache JMeter is a software that allows you to perform load tests on various protocols and technologies.

It was developed by the Apache Software Foundation (https://apache.org/).

Figure 2.1: Apache JMeter logo
Figure 2.1: Apache JMeter logo

JMeter is an application written in Java and offers an integrated development environment (IDE) for load test development.

This IDE has multiple looks and feels (LAFs), the default one shown here is based on Darcula LAF. Later in this book, we'll use the cross-platform LAF for presentation purposes because it is white.

Figure 2.2: Apache JMeter

JMeter runs on any Java-compatible OS ...

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