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Web Application Performance and Scalability Testing

Learn to define, measure, and optimize web app performance. Master profiling & tuning to achieve your goals.

4.3(153)
3h 19m
Certificate
Steve Smith
Steve SmithInstructor

Course Content

Web Application Performance and Scalability Testing is an intermediate-level Pluralsight course taught by Steve Smith. It runs 3h 19m, is taught in English, and includes a certificate of completion. Learners rate it 4.3 out of 5 from 153 reviews. It is a paid course, first published March 2019.

Learn the essential skills to optimize web application performance with this comprehensive course. You'll master the process of defining performance goals, measuring key performance metrics, and then effectively profiling and tuning your web applications to achieve those goals.

This practical course utilizes Visual Studio 2010 and its powerful features for Web Performance Tests and Load Tests. Discover how to leverage Visual Studio's built-in tools for profiling and performance monitoring to identify bottlenecks and improve application speed and responsiveness.

Key areas covered include:

  • Performance Goal Setting: Learn how to establish clear, measurable objectives for your web applications.
  • Performance Metrics Measurement: Understand and utilize relevant metrics to track and assess application performance.
  • Web Performance Testing: Gain hands-on experience with Web Performance Tests to identify areas for improvement.
  • Load Testing: Learn to simulate realistic user loads to assess application scalability and stability.
  • Profiling Techniques: Master techniques for analyzing application code and identifying performance bottlenecks.
  • Performance Tuning: Apply practical strategies to optimize code, database queries, and server configurations for maximum performance.
  • Performance Monitoring: Implement effective monitoring solutions to proactively identify and address performance issues.

This course provides a solid foundation for anyone looking to improve website speed, enhance user experience, and ensure the reliability of web applications.

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