Performance Analysis for Java™ Web Sites

Chapter 1. Basic Performance Lingo

Let's begin our discussion of performance with a quick review of key performance terminology. We say “key” because we use this terminology throughout the book. If you're new to performance, you should read this chapter thoroughly. If you're an experienced performance analyst, you should at least glance through it for new terms or to be sure you understand our use of the more ambiguous performance terms. This chapter acquaints you with the concepts and the specific performance “lingo” used to define the concepts. We begin by defining the most basic measurement terminology including load, throughput, and response time. Next, we explore the terminology for performance optimization, including path length, bottlenecks, ...