Learn a step-by-step approach to testing mission-critical applications for scalability and performance before they're deployed--a vital topic to which other books devote one chapter, if that. With the "Art of Application Performance Testing, " you'll learn the complete life cycle of the testing process, along with best practices to help you plan, gain approval for, coordinate, and conduct performance tests on your applications. Packed with real-world examples and practical advice, this updated second edition teaches you the pitfalls of an inadequate testing strategy, and provides a robust, structured approach for ensuring that your applications perform well and scale effectively when the need arises. Think strategically about application performance and set realistic testing goalsImplement an effective application performance testing strategyInterpret performance test resultsCope with different application technologies and architecturesUse automated performance testing and analysis toolsTest traditional local applications, web-based applications, and web servicesUnderstand how to test mobile websites and applicationsLearn how the cloud provides a new dynamic for performance testingRecognize the link between performance and end user experience monitoring