Gatling Step-by-Step Masterclass - Part 2: Project Setup and Script Creation

Dive into the second part of a comprehensive Gatling masterclass video tutorial. Learn how to set up a Gatling project, including prerequisites and Maven configuration. Explore two methods for project creation: using Maven or cloning an existing project. Master the process of recording and running tests, preparing Gatling scripts, and executing them. Gain insights into the Gatling Recorder UI, understanding key features like following redirects, inferring HTML resources, and handling cache headers. By the end of this 56-minute tutorial, acquire the skills to effectively use Gatling for performance testing and load simulation.

Intro
Topics
Gatling Project Setup
Prerequisites
How to setup Maven
IDE IntelliJ Idea Setup
2 Options for project creation
Option 1 - Create a new Project using Maven
Option 2 - Clone existing Gatling Project
Clone project on IDE IntelliJ
Record & Run tests from Project
Gatling Script Preparation
Demo example for script preparation
Gatling Script Execution
Gatling Recorder UI Explanation
Follow Redirects:
Infer HTML Resources:
Automatic Referrers:
Remove Cache Headers:
Save and Check Response Bodies:
Summary and next steps