What is EasyLoad?
EasyLoad is an open-source load and performance testing tool for web applications. It is designed to be easy to use for developers and testers to simulate a large number of concurrent users making requests to a web application to see how it performs under load.
Some key features of EasyLoad include:
- Ability to simulate hundreds or thousands of virtual users from a single machine
- Flexible scripting to model real-world user behaviors
- Reporting on response times, errors, and other key metrics
- Command-line and GUI interfaces
- Integration with CI/CD pipelines
- Cloud-based running for large scale tests
- Free and open-source under Apache 2 license
EasyLoad allows load tests to be scripted easily, either using its own JavaScript-based language or integrating with other tools like JMeter or Gatling scripts. The virtual users simulate actions like clicking buttons, filling out forms, viewing pages, etc. Reports show metrics like requests per second, response times for pages, error rates, and more.
EasyLoad is good for developers or testers doing basic to mid-level load testing. It scales to thousands of users and is free to use. Companies like EasyLoad because it easily integrates into their development pipelines and allows conducting frequent performance testing as part of Agile sprints.