Gatling Fundamentals for Stress Testing APIs - Scala
Learn the open-source Gatling tool and how to stress and load-test any API
Created by James Willett
Get hands-on with Gatling and learn how to stress test APIs using practical scripts and real-world scenarios. You will move from setup to advanced load testing techniques, even if you have no prior experience with performance testing tools. By the end, you will be ready to confidently test and optimize your web applications.
Packt | Sep 2023 | 274 min
What You Will Learn
You will start by installing Gatling and setting up your environment, then build scripts step by step using the Gatling Recorder and core features. Each new topic is introduced through hands-on exercises, from basic scripting to advanced data feeding and authentication. You will practice debugging, code reuse, and running tests both locally and in CI environments.
Key Features
- Write and execute Gatling scripts to simulate realistic API load scenarios
- Analyze test results and extract valuable performance insights for your applications
- Integrate Gatling into CI pipelines to automate load testing and boost reliability
Target Audience
Ideal for quality assurance engineers and developers who want to add load testing to their toolkit, regardless of prior Gatling experience. If you are new to performance testing or switching from another tool, you will find clear guidance and practical examples to help you master Gatling and improve your application's reliability.
