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Performance Engineering: Why it Is Important in Agile and DevOps
by Tech Geekk writerOne of the most significant changes that the software development industry has witnessed in the past few years is the shift to modern tools such as DevOps. It is because, as compared to old methods such as the waterfall approach, the DevOps way ensures rapid monetization. Of course, there are several critical constituents of this approach, such as performance engineering. In case you were wondering, performance engineering, in simple terms, is the process of determining the stability of any given solution. Besides being deemed vital to the development lifecycle, performance engineering strategies usually align with agile methodologies, i.e., ensuring the process of evaluating performance starts early on in the lifecycle. That ought to answer the question “Why performance engineering?”, right?
Now, to understand the concept better and how it stands to help ensure the stability of the system, we have listed the key activities that are foundational to the performance engineering process in DevOps.
Here it goes.
- Service visualization
- ML lead performance validation
- Continuous performance testing strategy
- Team involvement
- Extensive usage of APM tools
- Risk-based test strategy
- Relevant skillset
Yet another crucial aspect of ensuring that you can leverage performance engineering properly is dealing with the challenges. Much like anything else, performance engineering is also subject to some commonly known and acknowledged problems. Some of them have been listed below for your benefit.
- One of the most common technology-related issues people tend to face during performance engineering is in the context of technology. And it is when the full-scale environment can be available for the execution of performance testing processes.
- The second on the list has to do with the process, which is also the most common problem area, i.e., most challenges during performance engineering have to do with the process. And the first one on the list is the availability of a restricted time frame to do the environment set up, load the test script, and set up data to do a proper full-scale load test.
- Yet another process-related challenge is an unstable build. Because both development and testing go hand in hand, it is vital to have a break-off time during any given sprint. And in the event of any significant changes being introduced post the break-off, these changes will be required to undergo testing for the following sprint.
- Oh, there is also a people-related challenge on the list and it has to do with expertise. Companies often struggle to determine precisely the resources with the skillset that is suited for their requirements.
And as to how you can deal with the challenges such as the ones listed above? By making use of a framework underpinned by features and provisions that are conducive for analysis of performance risk, and more. In addition to that, one must also ensure the structure has regulations to ensure the correct use of technology.
Well, there you have it folks — why performance engineering as well as myriad other critical factors to help you put it to good use at your organization as well.
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