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Advanced Gatling for Stress Testing Web Applications
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Advanced Gatling for Stress Testing Web Applications

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9 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Advanced level

Recommended experience

9 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Create advanced performance testing scripts using Gatling for complex web applications.

  • Design robust Gatling frameworks for handling dynamic data, user sessions, and authentication.

  • Integrate continuous integration tools like Jenkins into your performance testing pipeline.

  • Implement complex load simulation strategies, including multiple test scenarios, populations, and runtime parameters.

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August 2025

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9 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 9 modules in this course

In this module, we will introduce the course, providing a clear outline of the topics, skills, and goals we will cover throughout the series, preparing you for the hands-on learning experience.

What's included

1 video1 reading

In this module, we will kick off the project with Ace Toys, guiding you through the onboarding process, exploring the application under test, and setting up the necessary development environment for performance testing with Gatling.

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3 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will focus on recording the user journey in the Ace Toys app, making refinements to the Gatling scripts, and adding essential checks for response body and status code validation, ensuring effective performance testing.

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6 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will dive into refactoring the Gatling scripts by organizing different components of the application, such as products and cart functionality, into a more efficient and reusable testing framework.

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6 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will explore the use of various feeders in Gatling, including CSV, JSON, and custom feeders, to manage test data more efficiently and simulate realistic user behavior for accurate stress testing.

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4 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will focus on adding programmatic logic to our Gatling framework, allowing for conditional flow, session management, and dynamic manipulation of user data like shopping cart interactions.

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6 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will build out a variety of load simulations, incorporating multiple user journeys and test populations, and learn how to adjust runtime parameters to better tailor our stress tests to real-world scenarios.

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5 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will focus on integrating the Gatling performance tests into a continuous integration pipeline using Jenkins, ensuring automated and efficient execution of tests during the software development lifecycle.

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6 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this final module, we will summarize key takeaways from the course and offer guidance on how to continue applying and expanding your knowledge of performance testing with Gatling in future projects.

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1 video2 assignments

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