Description: Automated performance testing is a set of techniques and tools designed to evaluate the performance characteristics of a software application. These tests measure aspects such as speed, responsiveness, stability, and scalability of the software under different load conditions. Through automation, multiple test scenarios can be executed efficiently and repetitively, facilitating the identification of bottlenecks and performance issues before the software is released to the market. Automated performance testing is essential in the software development lifecycle, as it helps ensure that applications can handle the expected load of users and data without degrading performance. Additionally, it allows development teams to make adjustments and optimizations based on concrete data, thereby improving the end-user experience. In an environment where performance expectations are increasingly high, these tests have become a standard practice in the software industry, contributing to the delivery of more robust and reliable software products.
