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Apache JMeter Performance Testing Explained
Apache JMeter is a testing tool from Apache and is most often just referred to as JMeter. It is an open-source application meaning it is free to use. There are 20,000+ companies currently using JMeter, many of which have over 100Million USD in revenue. It is mostly found in the United States in the Software Industry.
So now that you see Apache JMeter is pretty popular, what exactly does it do and why is it so widely used?
This article will cover:
- What is JMeter?
- What are the pros and cons of JMeter
What is JMeter?
JMeter itself is a Java-based tool from Apache. It allows its users to do load testing and analyze the performance of different services and applications. It is mainly focused on the testing of web applications. Currently, JMeter can be used for performance testing static as well as dynamic web applications.