Description: Stress testing is a type of evaluation that focuses on determining how a system behaves under extreme or high-load conditions. These tests are fundamental in software development, especially in continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) environments, where the goal is to ensure that applications can handle traffic spikes or unexpected situations without failures. Through load simulations, bottlenecks, performance issues, and infrastructure limitations can be identified. Stress tests not only assess the system’s responsiveness but also help ensure the stability and reliability of the software in critical situations. This type of testing is typically conducted using automated tools that generate multiple simultaneous users or transactions, allowing for an accurate assessment of the system’s behavior. The importance of stress testing lies in its ability to prevent failures in production, which could result in economic losses and damage to the company’s reputation. In a world where applications are becoming increasingly complex and subject to demand fluctuations, stress testing has become an essential practice for any development team looking to deliver high-quality, high-performance software.
