CASE STUDY

Automation of Load Tests
for Product Performance Evaluation

Quality Engineering & Assurance
Retail

Project Highlights

Scope

  • Developed an automated system to conduct load tests, evaluate product performance, and determine capacity.
  • Leveraged customised open-source software to create load scenarios and automate the load testing process throughout the product life cycle.
  • Applied user-experience-based load scenarios and automatic load values to simulate real-world conditions.

Challenges Overcome

Addressed the need for automated load testing to evaluate product performance accurately.

Ensured the system was scalable and adaptable to different product types and testing requirements.

Delivered detailed reports based on the load tests, providing insights into product performance and capacity.

Business Impact

The project delivered significant improvements to the client’s operations.

Scalability

System Efficiency

Business Growth Support

Data Management

These advancements enabled the client to optimise product performance, streamline testing processes, and support future growth.

The Client

A global leader in the food delivery industry, known for its innovative approach to online ordering and fast delivery services.

  • Focuses on leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Committed to maintaining high standards of product quality and performance through continuous testing and optimisation.
  • Utilises data-driven decision-making to improve customer experience and streamline internal processes.
Retail-Client

The Problem

The client needed a solution to:

  • Automate load testing processes to evaluate product performance and determine capacity.
  • Generate comprehensive reports based on test results for further analysis and decision-making.
  • Implement scalable solutions to test different products and scenarios effectively.

The Solution

BGTS implemented an automated load testing solution tailored to the client’s needs.

Automated System Development

Created a customised system to perform automated load tests based on user-experience-driven scenarios.

Load Scenario Automation

Applied automatic load values to simulate real-world conditions throughout the product life cycle.

Comprehensive Reporting

Developed a reporting system that generated detailed insights into product performance and capacity.

Team & Technology

Tech Stack Utilised

Web Server

  • Apache IIS

Programming Language

  • Java

Testing Tools

  • Open-source load testing software

Team Composition

2 backend developers

1 testing engineer

1 project manager

The Outcome

The automated load testing system transformed the client’s product performance evaluation process.

Real-World Load Simulation

Simulated user experiences to provide accurate insights into product performance and capacity.

Streamlined Testing

Automated load tests reduced manual effort and provided consistent, reliable results.

Comprehensive Reporting

Generated detailed reports that helped optimise product performance and decision-making.

Scalable Solution

The system supported testing for multiple products and future growth.

This solution enabled the client to improve product performance, optimise testing processes, and scale operations effectively.