Why Performance Testing Initiatives Fail - Common Pitfalls and Solutions

Explore common pitfalls in scale and performance testing initiatives during this 16-minute conference talk from the ISTA Conference. Gain insights from Rohit Singh, Scale and Performance Engineer at VMware's Network and Security Business Group, as he discusses why many performance testing projects fail. Learn to avoid mistakes such as neglecting real-world scenarios, over-testing without uncovering problems, incomplete automation, lack of continuous execution, unrepeatable test results due to environmental changes, inability to use previous baselines, and overreliance on benchmark tests. Understand the importance of proper planning and execution to ensure successful performance testing initiatives and maximize the value of your testing efforts.

06. Why do performance testing initiatives fail