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Performance Testing with Locust

(an open source load testing tool: link

1) Make sure you have installed the following:

• pipenv and Python v.3.X

pip install pipenv

• more here: link

2) Start the test application

• from the sampleApp directory, by using cmd (or another shell):

pipenv install
pipenv shell
py service.py

3) Start an empty project with Locust

• from the locustTraining directory, by using cmd (or another shell):

pipenv install
pipenv shell
locust

4) Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:8089/

5) The Locust web interface should be displayed. Populate the fields with the following data:

• Number of total users to simulate: 5
• Spawn rate: 1
• Host: http://localhost:5002
• click 'Start'

6)The tests should start

• to exit the pipenv: CTRL+C, CTRL+Z