A customer wants a new server to dedicate to its latest high-transaction Web app. Traffic on the current site is heavy and is expected to double in a year. What's needed is an accurate and reliable ...

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A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...

Whenever you read a PC review or a component review, benchmark results typically accompany it. Such results are most often in the form of numbers, such as a score or a frames-per-second total.

From the stopwatch/fifth-wheel/radar era to GPS and from 0–60 and the quarter mile to the figure-eight test and more, we’ve come a long way. Our techniques ...

When a power plant experiences issues with performance, the obvious indicators are usually a loss in load capacity or an increase in fuel consumption. However, other issues exist that can be costly, ...

Load testing is a critical aspect of application and web development. Here is an overview of the top load testing tools for web apps. Ever wondered what would happen if you launched your web ...