Learn JMeter - Performance and API Testing (Udemy.com)

Course Introduction: Mastering JMeter for Performance and API Testing

Welcome to our comprehensive course on JMeter, the most popular and open-source performance testing tool in the industry. Whether you are a beginner looking to understand the fundamentals or an experienced tester aiming to enhance your skills, this course is designed to take you through the ins and outs of JMeter, empowering you to conduct efficient performance testing and API testing for personal and enterprise projects.

Course Contents:

1) Overview on Performance Testing

• Introduction to performance testing and its significance

• Understanding key concepts and terminology in performance testing

2) Introduction & Usage of JMeter

• Exploring the basics of JMeter and its applications

• Understanding how JMeter fits into the performance testing landscape

3) How to Install JMeter on Windows

• Step-by-step guide to installing JMeter on Windows operating system

4) How to Install JMeter on Mac

• Comprehensive installation instructions for JMeter on Mac OS

5) JMeter Elements (Thread Group, Samplers, Listeners & Configuration)

• Deep dive into essential JMeter components and their roles in performance testing

6) First JMeter Test

• Practical hands-on session creating your first performance test with JMeter

7) Assertions in JMeter

• Understanding and implementing assertions for result validation in JMeter tests

8) Listeners in JMeter

• Exploring various listeners to analyze and interpret test results effectively

9) Timers in JMeter

• Utilizing timers for controlling the pacing and timing of test execution

10) Logic Controllers - Loop Controller - Implementing loop controllers for repetitive test scenarios

11) Logic Controllers - Recording Controller - Capturing and replaying user interactions for realistic load testing scenarios

12) Logic Controllers - Simple, Module & Include Controllers - Managing test structure and modularizing components for reusability

13) Logic Controllers - Random & Random Order Controllers - Introducing randomness to simulate real-world scenarios in tests

14) Logic Controllers - Interleave Controller - Controlling the order of execution to mimic user behavior accurately

15) Logic Controllers - Throughput Controller (Build a Distributed Load Test) - Building distributed load tests for scalability assessment

16) How to Create a JDBC Test Plan (Load Test on Database) - Setting up and executing load tests on databases using JMeter

17) How to Create Assertions for JDBC Test Plan (Load Test on Database) - Validating database responses with assertions for accuracy

18) How to Run JMeter from Command Line (non-GUI mode) & View Results - Executing tests in non-GUI mode for efficiency and result analysis

19) How to Create HTML Reports from Command Line (non-GUI mode) - Generating comprehensive HTML reports for test analysis

20) How to Test FTP Upload and Download (FTP Request Sampler) - In-depth exploration of FTP request sampler for file transfer testing

21) JMeter PreProcessor & PostProcessor - Understanding and using preprocessors and postprocessors for test setup and cleanup

22) JMeter Plugins Manager - Extending JMeter functionality with plugins for enhanced testing capabilities

23) Correlation with Regular Expression Extractor - Mastering correlation techniques for dynamic data handling in tests

24) API Web Services Testing in JMeter - Leveraging JMeter for API testing with practical examples

25) Parameterization/Working with CSV File - Dynamically parametrizing test data for realistic scenarios

26) Functions & Variables - Exploring built-in functions and variables in JMeter for advanced scripting

27) Templates in JMeter - Creating and utilizing templates for efficient test scenario replication

And much more...