Become a JMeter Performance Testing Expert: From Beginner to Advanced

What you will learn:

Fundamentals of Performance Testing
JMeter Installation and Configuration
Creating JMeter Test Plans
Load Testing and Design
Performance Metrics Analysis with JMeter
Advanced JMeter Techniques (Distributed Testing, Parameterization, Correlation)
Real-World Performance Testing Projects
Performance Testing Interview Questions and Answers
API Performance Testing with JMeter
Client-Side Performance Testing with Google Lighthouse

Description

Elevate your software testing career with our intensive JMeter performance testing course!

This comprehensive program, designed by industry professionals, takes you from zero to mastery in JMeter and Google Lighthouse. You'll learn the fundamentals of performance testing, build your skills through hands-on projects mirroring real-world scenarios, and master advanced techniques to confidently tackle complex performance challenges.

What sets this course apart?

Practical Application: Go beyond theory – you'll work on realistic projects throughout the course, developing a robust portfolio to impress potential employers.
Up-to-Date Curriculum: Benefit from our 2024 updates, ensuring you’re equipped with the latest JMeter functionalities and best practices.
Expert Instruction: Learn from experienced performance testers who share industry insights and proven strategies.
Comprehensive Coverage: From basic concepts to advanced topics like distributed testing, API performance testing, and client-side performance analysis using Google Lighthouse, this course is your complete performance testing toolkit.
Career Advancement: Prepare for interviews with confidence using our dedicated interview preparation section. We’ll cover common questions and strategies to effectively showcase your newly acquired expertise.
Robust Support System: Access rich learning resources, including study materials, code samples, and a dedicated support community to assist you every step of the way.

Whether you're a novice or an experienced tester seeking to expand your skillset, this course is your pathway to a successful career in performance testing. Enroll today and unlock your potential!

Curriculum

Introduction

This introductory section provides a course overview (3:56) and best learning practices (3:10), setting the stage for your performance testing journey.

Essentials of Performance Testing

Gain a solid foundation in performance testing concepts. This section covers what performance testing is (2:59), its various types (7:49), key tools (2:17), and the reasons behind its importance (1:40). You'll learn essential metrics and measurements (6:35), the performance testing process (15:04, across two lectures), and evaluating performance throughout the software development lifecycle (6:34). A quiz reinforces the basics.

JMeter Essentials

This section dives deep into JMeter. Learn why JMeter is ideal (3:32), installation instructions for MAC and Windows, and create your first JMeter test (11:12). You'll explore the JMeter toolbar and menus (11:44), thread groups (4:40), listeners (18:39, across two lectures), templates (4:41), key performance indicators (8:35), assertions (19:39, across two lectures), and the HTTP(s) Test Script Recorder (14:51). You’ll master scripting with variables (4:59), functions (19:53), parameterization (11:46), correlation (12:45), timers (13:58), pre/post-processors (12:18), plugin management (5:41), command-line execution (8:28), HTML report generation (14:00), HAR file conversion (15:13), and a comprehensive quiz for knowledge check (12 questions).

Performance Testing Live Project - Web Application (End-to-End)

Put your JMeter skills to the test with a complete, real-world web application project. This section covers requirement gathering (4:29), planning and design (43:51, across four lectures), test environment setup (10:26), tool selection (3:57), and script development (84:21, across seven lectures). You’ll cover test execution (31:54, across three lectures), result analysis (6:44), performance tuning (5:48), retesting (5:01), reporting (7:08), and continuous monitoring (7:08). Project resources are included.

Continuous Integration (CI)

Learn to integrate JMeter into your CI/CD pipeline. This section covers GIT setup (9:30), pushing scripts to GitHub (10:00), Jenkins installation (9:44), CI/CD concepts (5:49), and integrating GitHub and Jenkins for automated testing (14:22). A quiz (6 questions) tests your CI/CD understanding.

Performance Testing Concepts (Part 2)

This section covers advanced concepts such as handling differences between test and production environments (6:27), Time to First Byte (TTFB) (4:42), and identifying bottlenecks (15:07, across two lectures).

JMeter Concepts (Advanced)

Master advanced JMeter techniques, including remote and distributed testing (19:34), HTTP authorization (3:11), email server testing (6:58), database performance testing (14:02), JSON Extractor (11:18), command-line control (8:20), HTTP Cookie Manager (15:24), various controller types (110:11, across 18 lectures), debuggers (5:36), logging levels (6:36), and automated test data creation (7:52).

Performance Testing Interview Questions and Answers

Ace your performance testing interviews! This section provides a comprehensive set of scenario-based (31:50, across four lectures) and general (23:48, across two lectures) performance testing questions with detailed answers.

Regular Expressions

Master regular expressions for effective performance testing, complemented by three assessment tests.

Understand Performance Test Design

Learn to design load, stress, spike, and endurance tests using JMeter's Ultimate Thread Group and Stepping Thread Group.

BeanShell scripting in JMeter

Learn how to use BeanShell for more complex test automation, covered across seven lectures and one assessment test.

Server-Side Performance Metrics Monitoring

Monitor server-side performance using tools such as YourKit Java Profiler.

(BONUS) Client-Side Performance Testing and Client-Side Performance Engineering

This section covers client-side performance testing using Google Lighthouse (multiple lectures on LCP, INP, CLS, FCP, FID, TTFB, TBT, Speed Index and other metrics), best practices, and SEO considerations. Multiple assessment tests are included.

API Testing using JMeter

Learn to test various HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE) and how to enhance API test plans using assertions, parameterization, and HTTP Request Defaults.

Question and Answer

This section provides answers to common questions regarding JMeter and Performance testing.

Resume Preparation and Job Search Guidance

This section provides helpful advice on preparing your resume and strategies for a successful job search in performance testing.