Google Cloud published a blog post about the importance of benchmarking application performance from the end user's perspective. The article highlights how understanding your application's scalability is not just a technical concern, but a strategic imperative for success.
One aspect I found particularly interesting was the emphasis on benchmarking performance through critical user journeys (CUJs). Rather than just benchmarking application components in isolation, it's crucial to simulate complete user flows to gain a holistic view of the application's performance under real-world conditions. Doing so can help identify bottlenecks and performance issues that may not surface when testing components individually.
The article also introduced an open-source load testing tool called Locust, which can be used to simulate complex user behavior. I found the discussion on how to use Locust to create realistic load scenarios very helpful. By simulating a large number of users performing different tasks, developers can get a better understanding of how their applications perform under stress.
Overall, the blog post provided insightful perspectives on the importance of benchmarking performance from an end-user perspective. The insights and tools shared in the article will be valuable for developers looking to improve their applications' performance and scalability.
