Workflow Templates: Performance Testing Checklist

Define the performance criteria and objectives clearly.

Identify the test environment and ensure it mirrors the production environment as closely as possible.

Create a detailed performance test plan document outlining the scope, resources, timeline, and tools.

Develop performance test scenarios that reflect expected usage patterns.

Design performance test data and prepare scripts to generate or anonymize data as required.

Validate the test scripts to ensure they are working as expected and cover all necessary test cases.

Conduct baseline testing to understand the system's performance under normal conditions.

Execute various types of performance tests including load, stress, spike, and endurance testing.

Monitor system resources (CPU, memory, disk I/O, network I/O) during test execution to identify bottlenecks.

Analyze the results to identify any performance issues or deviations from the expected results.

Compare the test results against the performance objectives to determine if they meet the criteria.

Prepare a detailed test report summarizing findings, providing insights, and recommending actions.

Identify configuration settings and code sections that can be optimized for better performance.

Implement the recommended changes and re-run the performance tests to measure improvements.

Document the optimization process and final configuration for future reference and audits.

Conduct a final round of performance testing to validate that all issues have been addressed and the system meets performance criteria.

Review and update the performance test plan and test cases to reflect any changes made during the optimization phase.

Ensure all documentation is complete and stakeholders are informed about the performance testing outcomes.

Performance Testing Checklist