Faster Websites with WebPageTest

Discover how to optimize website performance using WebPageTest in this comprehensive 59-minute conference talk. Learn about the history, functionality, and potential limitations of this free, open-source web performance testing tool. Explore basic test criteria, including URL selection, location latency, and browser options. Analyze test results through quantitative metrics, performance reviews, and visual aids like network waterfall charts and comparison bar charts. Dive into advanced features such as custom metrics, automated scripting, and security considerations. Gain practical knowledge on leveraging WebPageTest's API, Grunt tasks, and various testing scenarios to improve your web application's speed and user experience across different devices and network conditions.

Introduction
What is WebPageTest
Performance Testing
History of WebPageTest
WebPageTest flaws
How WebPageTest works
Basic test criteria
Choosing a URL
Location latency
Browser
Test Count
Test Results
Quantitative Metrics
Performance Review
Test History
Network Waterfall Chart
Comparison Bar Chart
Spot Tab
Twitter
Advanced Usage
Custom Metrics
Custom Metric
Custom Metric Example
Automated Scripting
Script Example
Security
WebPageTest Service
Parameters
API Key
URL
Jason
Status Code
Grunt Task
Grunt Task Failed
Test Result
WebPageTest Bolt protester
WebPageTest Settings
WebPageTest Scenarios
WebPageTest Agents
Copy URLs
Test Scenario
Wrap Up