Performance tests: insight, control and growth

Make sure that your application remains fast, stable and scalable even under pressure.

This is how we test performance

What we do

We test how your application performs under a variety of conditions: from normal use to heavy loads and extended sessions. Our scenarios are based on real user behavior, including simultaneous processes, network latency, and unexpected surges. This way, you get a grip on performance, scalability and stability. In situations that really matter.

In performance tests, we look beyond just speed. We measure stability, scalability and how efficiently your application uses resources. We translate technical results into concrete impact: What does it mean for your users, processes and costs? With a shift-left approach and integration into CI/CD, you can discover bottlenecks while building. After going live, we can continue to monitor, so that you can continuously monitor performance and make quick adjustments.

Continuous insight, even after going live

Our approach doesn't stop with delivery. With continuous monitoring, we monitor performance and identify trends or anomalies, such as performance deterioration, memory usage or synchronization problems. This way, you can proactively adjust and prevent problems.

Early testing = faster improvement

The sooner you test performance, the more problems you prevent. By integrating tests in the design phase or early development phase, you can see bottlenecks before they have an impact on production. This saves repair costs, speeds up your release process and increases quality. With our shift-left approach and link to CI/CD, you can continuously measure and optimize without delay in delivery.

Realistic scenarios that we test

With performance tests, we simulate realistic scenarios to see how your application performs under various conditions. From normal daily use to peak loads, extended sessions and slow networks: this is how you get insight into speed, stability and scalability. Exactly what's needed to reduce risks and improve performance.

Normal use

We measure how fast and stable your application responds to regular use, without peaks. This baseline makes it easier to quickly detect and address deviations and performance problems at higher loads.

Peak load

During busy times such as Black Friday, seasonal peaks or major marketing campaigns, we simulate sudden traffic increases. This way, you can be sure that your application will continue to function quickly, stably and error-free even under maximum load.

Prolonged use

Performance issues such as memory leaks or loss of performance often only become visible after hours or days of active use. With long-term tests, we check whether your software continues to perform reliably under intensive and continuous load.

Concurrent processes

In a realistic environment, systems run multiple processes at the same time. We test how your application handles parallel tasks, such as processing transactions while reporting or batch processes are running, without reducing response time.

Network latency

Users around the world experience varying network speeds. We simulate high latency and slow connections to measure how this affects the user experience and recommend optimizations for speed and stability regardless of location.

What does performance testing provide?

With performance tests, you get a clear insight into how your application really performs, both under normal conditions and during peak loads. You discover bottlenecks before they have an impact and take advantage of opportunities to improve speed, stability and scalability.

Key benefits:

· Clear picture of speed, stability, scalability and resource utilization

· Reduced risk of crashes, delays, or unpredictable behavior

· Lower infrastructure and licensing costs through more efficient use

· Higher customer satisfaction and better online findability

· Sustainability gains through energy-efficient software

Cost savings through smarter testing

By understanding the actual use of resources, you can optimally organize your infrastructure, reduce licensing costs and limit repairs. This way, you can get more out of your existing environment and prevent unnecessary investments and downtime.


Extra value: Green IT

We also measure how energy-efficient your application is running. Optimizations not only improve performance, but also lower your CO₂ footprint and energy costs. In this way, performance testing contributes to speed, continuity and sustainability.

Why do organizations choose us

We combine technical depth with sector-specific knowledge. Our experts not only understand the numbers, but also the impact on your business processes. We work with advanced tooling and custom scripts, so that tests always match your situation. In addition, we integrate performance tests into your development and release process, giving you continuous insight. Without delaying projects.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about performance testing

Performance testing often raises technical and practical questions. When to start testing Which scenarios are most important? And how do you interpret the results? We answer the most frequently asked questions about measuring and improving application performance.

When to start performance testing

The sooner, the better. Ideally, you should start in the design phase or early development phase. Through a shift-left approach and integration into CI/CD, you can discover bottlenecks before they have an impact on production. This saves repair costs and speeds up your release process.

What is the difference between load testing and stress testing?

Load testing simulates normal to peak usage to see how your application performs under expected load. Stress testing goes further and tests to a higher level than the expected peak usage; if necessary, a break test can also be performed to discover where the limits of the system lie and when and how the system fails.

How long does a performance test have to run?

This depends on the test goal. Short tests may suffice for baseline measurements, but detecting memory leaks or loss of performance requires lengthy tests of hours to days. We tailor the duration to your specific risks.

Which metrics are most important in performance testing?

We look at response time, throughput, CPU and memory usage, and error rates, among other things. More important is how we translate these technical figures into concrete impact: what does it mean for your users, processes and costs?

Can you also monitor performance after going live?

Yes, we offer continuous monitoring to track performance and trends. We identify anomalies such as performance deterioration or memory usage so that you can proactively make adjustments before problems arise.

How do you simulate realistic user scenarios?

We base tests on real user behavior, including concurrent processes, network latency, and unexpected surges. From Black Friday crowds to lengthy sessions - our scenarios reflect situations that really matter in practice.

What does performance testing have to do with sustainability?

System optimizations not only improve performance, but also reduce energy consumption and thus a CO₂ footprint. By using resources more efficiently, performance testing contributes to both better performance, lower energy costs and a lower CO₂ footprint.

Ready to take the next step?
Get a clear picture of the performance and opportunities for improvement of your application. Schedule a performance scan or contact us for an introduction.