Lesson 2. Evaluating the Integration, Stress, and Performance Test Strategies

Once you have completed your unit tests and are satisfied with your code coverage, it is time to turn the code over to the test team. At this point, the testers should verify that all the components work as a cohesive system, determine the amount of stress that can be applied to the system before it breaks, and measure the application’s performance. These test types fall inside the domain of testers. However, given their proximity to the application, developers and architects should provide their input into these test plans. You should help define how these tests are created and what to expect in terms of results.

This lesson examines the input developers should provide to an application’s testing strategy. First, take a look at how to aid with integration testing input. Then look at both stress testing and performance testing.