LoadRunner is a software testing tool developed by Micro Focus, formerly part of Hewlett-Packard (HP) before its acquisition. This tool is primarily used for performance and load testing of applications, enabling testers to simulate thousands of users concurrently interacting with an application to identify and address performance bottlenecks.
History
LoadRunner was originally developed by Mercury Interactive in 1993. Here are key milestones in its history:
Features
- Scripting Languages: Supports scripting in VuGen with languages like C, Visual Basic, JavaScript, and Java.
- Load Generation: Can simulate a large number of virtual users to replicate real-world load scenarios.
- Monitoring: Provides real-time monitoring of application performance metrics such as response times, throughput, and server resources.
- Analysis: Offers detailed analysis capabilities to identify where performance issues occur.
- Protocol Support: Supports numerous protocols including HTTP/HTTPS, FTP, SMTP, POP3, Citrix, SAP, Oracle, and more.
- Cloud Testing: Integration with cloud platforms for scalable load testing.
Usage Context
LoadRunner is utilized in various stages of software development to:
- Identify performance bottlenecks before deployment.
- Simulate peak load conditions to ensure system stability.
- Perform regression testing to ensure new features do not degrade performance.
- Support capacity planning by predicting how an application will behave under different load conditions.
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