Load and stress software testing services
Build with confidence. Stress test your app's limits before your users do.
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Years of experience
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Software QA engineers
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Integrations into an existing development & testing process
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Projects tested from scratch
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In today's digital world, it's essential to ensure that your applications can handle real-world workloads. Load testing simulates typical and peak loads to evaluate performance and scalability, while stress testing pushes systems to their limits to uncover vulnerabilities and weaknesses. These types of performance testing are vital for delivering reliable, high-performing digital solutions. Since 2010, DeviQA has been catering to a wide range of industries, including healthcare, FinTech, real estate, cybersecurity, retail, AdTech, and more. Leveraging our deep expertise, we create robust solutions for performance testing, including stress and load testing, that thoroughly assess your software and deliver accurate results.
Our scope of load and stress testing services
We prioritize delivering high-quality testing services that empower you to release software with confidence. Our expert team is committed to ensuring your digital solutions perform optimally, meeting the expectations of your users and the requirements of your business.
Load testing
We simulate real-world scenarios, assessing how well your system can manage increased user loads. Identify bottlenecks and optimize your software to ensure a smooth user experience during peak usage periods.
Capacity testing
We analyze your application's capacity limits and determine the maximum number of users, transactions, or data volumes it can support. Prepare your digital assets for future expansion without sacrificing performance.
Stress testing
We simulate challenging scenarios, pushing your system to its limits to identify potential failure points. By uncovering weaknesses, we help you fortify your software, ensuring it remains reliable even in the face of unexpected stressors.
Soak testing
We assess the stability and performance of your application under prolonged usage. Identify memory leaks, performance degradation, or other issues that may arise during extended operation, allowing you to address them before they impact your users.
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Choose your cooperation model
We understand that every project has its own unique requirements and challenges. That's why we offer three flexible cooperation models, letting you choose the option that suits your needs best.
Staff augmentation
If your in-house team has a knowledge gap in load and stress testing, our experts can seamlessly integrate into your workflow, providing the support and expertise you need to succeed.
Best option for: projects with fluctuating load and stress testing needs and projects where specific load testing skills are required on a temporary basis.
Immediate access to experts in load and stress testing.
Greater flexibility in resource allocation and project management, allowing you to adapt to changing testing requirements and priorities.
Significant cost-effectiveness, compared to hiring full-time employees.
Dedicated team
A dedicated QA team works exclusively on your project and under your guidance to help you achieve your QA goals.
Best option for: projects with complex architectures or strict performance requirements that necessitate ongoing load testing and performance optimization.
High level of commitment and focus on your load testing requirements.
Direct communication with team members and real-time feedback.
Flexibility to scale the team up or down based on project demands and timelines.
Outsourcing
Our experienced team leverages industry-leading tools and methodologies to simulate realistic user loads, identify performance bottlenecks, and provide actionable recommendations for optimization.
Best option for: projects with limited internal expertise in load and stress testing or those that need an independent assessment of their software performance.
Cost-effective approach that lets you reduce testing costs.
Access to a diverse talent pool of professionals in load and stress testing.
Shorter testing timelines and time-to-market for your applications.
Our approach to load and stress testing
Understanding your system
We begin by gaining a deep understanding of your software architecture, technology stack, user requirements, and expected usage patterns. This allows us to simulate realistic scenarios and identify potential performance bottlenecks.
Developing customized test scenarios
Based on our understanding of your system, we develop customized test scenarios that mimic real-world user behavior, traffic patterns, and load levels. These scenarios are designed to stress-test your system and uncover any performance issues under different conditions.
Utilizing advanced testing tools and techniques
We leverage state-of-the-art load testing tools and techniques to conduct rigorous testing of your software. Our team has expertise in using industry-leading tools that simulate thousands of concurrent users, measure system response times, analyze resource utilization, and identify performance bottlenecks.
Scaling testing environments
We ensure that our testing environments are properly scaled to replicate production conditions as closely as possible. This includes provisioning sufficient hardware resources, configuring network settings, and replicating the software stack to accurately simulate the production environment.
Analyzing performance metrics
Throughout the testing process, we collect and analyze a wide range of performance metrics, including response times, throughput, error rates, and system resource utilization. These metrics provide valuable insights into the performance and scalability of your software, allowing us to identify areas for optimization and improvement.
Providing actionable insights and recommendations
Upon completion of load testing, we provide comprehensive reports detailing our findings, observations, and recommendations. Our reports include actionable insights and recommendations for optimizing system performance, enhancing scalability, and improving the overall user experience.
Continuous monitoring and iterative testing
We believe in the importance of continuous monitoring and iterative testing to ensure ongoing performance optimization. Our team works closely with you to implement monitoring solutions and conduct periodic load and stress testing to proactively identify and address any performance issues as your software evolves.
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- 90%Test coverage
- 1.6k+Test cases created
- X18Faster regression testing run
What you get
Feel the improvement in
3 days
Reduction in your costs
60%
Accelerate development by
30%
Automation faster in parallel by
56x
Increase test coverage to
95%
We serve
Our expertise and resources allow us to cover the unique needs of each project, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software that meets users’ requirements and business goals.
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VP of engineering at RealTyme
QA tools & platforms we hold expertise in
Automation testing
Cucumber
Selenium
Appium
Mocha
Playwright
Robot Framework
Specflow
TestNG
WebdriverIO
Selenide
Calabash
Watir
Codeception
Cypress
Security testing tools
HCL AppScan
Nessus
NMAP
BurpSuite
Acunetix
OWASP ZAP
Metasploit
Wireshark
DBeaver
Rdp-Sec-Check
SNMPCHECK
AiR
SSLSCAN
Performance testing tools
JMeter
Load Runner
Visual Studio
k6
API testing
Rest API
GraphQL
Apiary
Bluetooth Low Energy API
Apple Pay
Google Pay
Apple Maps
Fingerprint API
API testing tools
Postman
Swagger
Charles Proxy
Ready API
ACCELQ
Katalon Platform
REST-Assured
Database testing
SQL Server
MySQL
Oracle
PostgreSQL
Cassandra
MongoDB
RethinkDB
Amazon S3
Redshift
DynamoDB
Amazon RDS
DocumentDB
Amplify
Lambda
Amazon EC2
Elasticache
Azure Datalake
Blob Storage
CosmosDB
SQL Database
Synapse Analytics
Google Cloud SQL
Google Cloud Datastore
Our certifications
ISO 9001:2015
At DeviQA, we take pride in being an ISO 9001:2015 certified company. This certification represents our unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality in every aspect of our software testing services. With a focus on customer satisfaction, we adhere to internationally recognized quality management practices to ensure that our clients receive exceptional and reliable testing solutions. Through continuous improvement and compliance with regulatory requirements, we consistently deliver top-notch testing services that exceed our clients' expectations.
ISO 20000
We understand the crucial role of IT services in modern businesses. As an ISO 20000 certified company, we excel in delivering efficient and effective IT services to our clients. Our customer-centric approach enables us to tailor our testing solutions to suit your unique requirements, ensuring a seamless integration of testing processes into your software development lifecycle. With a focus on continual service improvement, we optimize our IT Service Management practices to guarantee a smooth and satisfying experience for our valued clients.
ISO 27001
The security of our clients' data is of paramount importance to us. As an ISO 27001 certified company, we go above and beyond to protect sensitive information and ensure the confidentiality and integrity of all data entrusted to us. With our robust Information Security Management System (ISMS), we implement stringent security controls, evaluate risks, and take proactive measures to safeguard against potential threats. Rest assured that partnering with us means your valuable data is handled with the utmost care and subject to the highest security standards.
ISTQB
As a testament to our team's expertise and commitment to excellence, our software testing professionals hold the esteemed ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board) certifications. The ISTQB certification is a globally recognized standard for software testing professionals, signifying their proficiency in the latest testing methodologies, best practices, and industry standards. With ISTQB-certified experts on board, we bring a wealth of knowledge and skills to every testing project, ensuring thorough and precise testing to uncover even the most intricate software defects. Partner with us and benefit from our skilled ISTQB-certified professionals who are dedicated to elevating the quality and reliability of your software products.
Awards and recognitions
Collaboration process overview
1. Initial contact
During our initial call, we aim to understand your testing requirements and goals
2. Assessment
We evaluate your current testing process and create a tailored plan to enhance it
3. Proof of concept
We offer a complimentary proof of concept, allowing you to experience our proficiency and expertise
4. Trial and evaluation of performance
We start a trial period with you, and once complete, we review the results together and discuss options
5. Contract signing and full-scale QA implementation
Upon mutual agreement, we move forward with the QA process by signing a contract and beginning work
6. Partnership with flexibility
Our engagement options give you commercial flexibility to dial up and dial down resources depending on your own needs
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Flexible collaboration options allow you to choose the level of support that best meets your needs
Questions & answers
What are load testing and stress testing?
Load testing and stress testing are types of software testing that evaluate the performance of a system under various conditions. Load testing assesses how apps behave under normal and peak loads, while stress testing examines their stability and responsiveness under extreme conditions.
Why are load testing and stress testing important?
Load testing and stress testing are crucial for ensuring that software applications, websites, or platforms can handle the expected user load without crashing or experiencing performance issues. By identifying bottlenecks and weaknesses in the system, businesses can proactively address them to provide a seamless user experience.
What are the key objectives of load testing and stress testing?
The primary objectives of load and stress testing include the following:
- Assessing system performance under normal and peak load conditions.
- Determining the maximum capacity of a system.
- Identifying performance bottlenecks.
- Evaluating system stability and reliability under stress conditions.
- Validating scalability and ensuring optimal resource utilization.
How does load testing differ from stress testing?
Load testing focuses on evaluating the system's performance under expected load levels, simulating typical user behavior. Stress testing, on the other hand, pushes the system beyond its normal capacity to assess how it behaves under extreme conditions, such as heavy user traffic, resource shortages, or hardware failures.
What types of applications can benefit from load testing and stress testing?
Any software application, website, or platform that needs to handle concurrent user interactions can benefit from load testing and stress testing. This includes e-commerce websites, banking systems, ERP software, online gaming platforms, mobile applications, and many more.
How do load testing and stress testing help in identifying performance issues?
Load and stress testing simulate real-world scenarios to stress the system and uncover potential performance issues such as slow response times, database bottlenecks, memory leaks, CPU spikes, network congestion, or system crashes. By identifying these issues early, businesses can take proactive measures to optimize performance and enhance user satisfaction.
What tools and technologies are used for load testing and stress testing?
Various tools and technologies are available for executing load testing and stress testing, including open-source tools like Apache JMeter, K6, Gatling, and Selenium, as well as commercial solutions like LoadRunner, NeoLoad, and BlazeMeter. These tools offer features for creating test scenarios, generating virtual user traffic, monitoring system metrics, and analyzing test results.
How often should load testing and stress testing be executed?
Load testing and stress testing should be executed regularly throughout the software development lifecycle, especially before deploying new releases, updates, or significant changes to a system. Additionally, periodic testing is recommended to ensure that the system can handle increasing user loads and maintain performance over time.