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What Is Load Testing

Load testing assesses a software application’s performance under expected load conditions.

Related terms: API testing, performance testing, service virtualization, test environment management

Load Testing: Examples in Context

An e-commerce website conducts load testing during a flash sale to evaluate how well it handles a sudden surge in user traffic and transactions.

A cloud service provider offers load testing services to help clients determine the scalability of their cloud-based applications.

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