Description: Overload testing is a type of evaluation that focuses on determining how a system or application behaves under excessive load conditions. This type of testing is crucial for identifying performance limits and system stability, ensuring it can handle extreme situations without failures. During these tests, scenarios are simulated where the system receives more requests or data than it can normally process, allowing developers to observe how the system responds under stress. Overload testing helps detect bottlenecks, performance errors, and potential failure points, which is essential for ensuring a smooth and reliable user experience. Additionally, these tests are fundamental in the development of critical applications, where availability and responsiveness are essential. In the context of automated testing, overload tests can be executed repeatedly and efficiently, using tools that simulate multiple users or simultaneous transactions, making it easier to identify issues before the software is released to the market.
