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<section name="ab5e" class="section section--body section--first"><div class="section-divider"><hr class="section-divider"></div><div class="section-content"><div class="section-inner sectionLayout--insetColumn"><h3 name="2a91" id="2a91" class="graf graf--h3 graf--leading graf--title">Real-time Reporting with JMeter</h3></div><div class="section-inner sectionLayout--fullWidth"><figure name="ad69" id="ad69" class="graf graf--figure graf--layoutFillWidth graf-after--h3"><img class="graf-image" data-image-id="1*LzEucMDqQ_aDYjLyGfRIWg.jpeg" data-width="1200" data-height="960" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/2560/1*LzEucMDqQ_aDYjLyGfRIWg.jpeg"></figure></div><div class="section-inner sectionLayout--insetColumn"><p name="400e" id="400e" class="graf graf--p graf-after--figure">Real-time reporting is a very crucial feature for all type of software tests. Bug fixing activities and improvements are planned based on the findings in detailed reports. This is also valid for any type of performance tests. Critical optimizations and changes are applied at different levels such as code, infrastructure or technological based on the reports generated.</p><p name="1e96" id="1e96" class="graf graf--p graf-after--p">JMeter supported basic raw formatted data in CSV and XML format up to version 3.0. You had to use a third party tool to create fancy reports prior to version 3.0. JMeter version 3.0 and above (currently 3.3 is the latest) offer enriched reporting as follows:</p><ul class="postList"><li name="081d" id="081d" class="graf graf--li graf-after--p">Dashboard report generation (extension)</li><li name="0b3e" id="0b3e" class="graf graf--li graf-after--li">Summary Screens</li><li name="06a4" id="06a4" class="graf graf--li graf-after--li">Backend Listener</li></ul><p name="b6d2" id="b6d2" class="graf graf--p graf-after--li">Among the others, dashboard report generation allows users to add custom metrics such as APDEX (Application Performance Index), request summary, error in total requests and top n errors by the sampler. Moreover, detailed transactional metrics such as response time, active threads, throughput, latencies, connection time, hits etc. can be easily accessible via dashboard report.</p><p name="e881" id="e881" class="graf graf--p graf-after--p">Performance test engineers and cooperating teams wish to interpret real-time reporting results of the executed test to reduce the risk of downtime or outages or prematurely stop the current scenario. This requires the real-time generation of the above-mentioned reports. JMeter 2.13 and above, support sending real-time results to backend listeners such as web service or database connections. Backend listeners can be created by implementing AbstractBackendListenerClient. JMeter is packed with two standard backend listeners: a Graphite Backend and an InfluxDB Backend. Both provide live results, graphed metrics, comparison of load tests and more. The detailed configuration of these listeners can be found at the official website of <a href="http://jmeter.apache.org/usermanual/realtime-results.html" data-href="http://jmeter.apache.org/usermanual/realtime-results.html" class="markup--anchor markup--p-anchor" rel="noopener" target="_blank">JMeter</a>.</p><p name="3cee" id="3cee" class="graf graf--p graf-after--p">Loadium; cloud-based performance &amp; load testing platform handles all of the configuration steps for real-time test reporting results and eliminates the required setup time. You only need to upload JMeter or web driver based tests to Loadium and execute it!</p><p name="432f" id="432f" class="graf graf--p graf-after--p">Please feel free to <a href="https://loadium.com/contact-us/" data-href="https://loadium.com/contact-us/" class="markup--anchor markup--p-anchor" rel="noopener" target="_blank">ask</a> questions if you have any!</p><p name="f92d" id="f92d" class="graf graf--p graf-after--p graf--trailing">Happy load testing</p></div></div></section><section name="f48d" class="section section--body section--last"><div class="section-divider"><hr class="section-divider"></div><div class="section-content"><div class="section-inner sectionLayout--insetColumn"><p name="0c9c" id="0c9c" class="graf graf--p graf--leading graf--trailing"><em class="markup--em markup--p-em">Originally published at </em><a href="https://loadium.com/blog/real-time-reporting-jmeter/" data-href="https://loadium.com/blog/real-time-reporting-jmeter/" class="markup--anchor markup--p-anchor" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><em class="markup--em markup--p-em">loadium.com</em></a><em class="markup--em markup--p-em"> on February 28, 2018.</em></p></div></div></section>
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<section name="c2d0" class="section section--body section--first section--last"><div class="section-divider"><hr class="section-divider"></div><div class="section-content"><div class="section-inner sectionLayout--insetColumn"><h3 name="2aeb" id="2aeb" class="graf graf--h3 graf--leading graf--title"><strong class="markup--strong markup--h3-strong">How to Upload File in JMeter</strong></h3><figure name="ec60" id="ec60" class="graf graf--figure graf-after--h3"><img class="graf-image" data-image-id="1*l6bGzFgx10V5l06ABqeAUA.jpeg" data-width="1024" data-height="1024" data-is-featured="true" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/800/1*l6bGzFgx10V5l06ABqeAUA.jpeg"></figure><p name="db50" id="db50" class="graf graf--p graf-after--figure">File upload testing is an essential part of web application performance testing, especially for applications that rely on file transfer features such as image uploaders, document sharing platforms, or multimedia systems. <a href="https://loadium.com/blog/jmeter-unleashed-navigating-the-power-of-performance-testing" data-href="https://loadium.com/blog/jmeter-unleashed-navigating-the-power-of-performance-testing" class="markup--anchor markup--p-anchor" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Apache JMeter</a>, a widely used performance testing tool, offers a powerful solution to test the efficiency and stability of file upload functionalities under load and stress conditions. In this article, we will explore how to perform file upload performance testing in JMeter, ensuring you achieve accurate and actionable results.</p><h4 name="a137" id="a137" class="graf graf--h4 graf-after--p">Why You Need Upload Tests?</h4><p name="f322" id="f322" class="graf graf--p graf-after--h4">File uploads are integral to many modern applications, from social media to e-commerce and enterprise software. Poor file upload performance can lead to frustrated users, lost revenue, and even security vulnerabilities. By leveraging tools like JMeter, you can:</p><ul class="postList"><li name="bab5" id="bab5" class="graf graf--li graf-after--p">Evaluate the speed of file uploads under normal and high traffic conditions.</li><li name="c6f7" id="c6f7" class="graf graf--li graf-after--li">Identify bottlenecks or failures in the upload process.</li><li name="822e" id="822e" class="graf graf--li graf-after--li">Ensure the system’s stability and reliability during peak loads.</li><li name="81e3" id="81e3" class="graf graf--li graf-after--li">Test for compatibility with various file formats and sizes.</li></ul><h4 name="65ad" id="65ad" class="graf graf--h4 graf-after--li">Preparing JMeter for File Upload Testing</h4><p name="7877" id="7877" class="graf graf--p graf-after--h4">Before starting your file upload test, ensure that you have installed the <a href="https://loadium.com/blog/the-latest-jmeter-update-jmeter-5-6" data-href="https://loadium.com/blog/the-latest-jmeter-update-jmeter-5-6" class="markup--anchor markup--p-anchor" rel="noopener" target="_blank">latest version of JMeter</a>. Here are the steps to set up a file upload performance test:</p><p name="8f59" id="8f59" class="graf graf--p graf-after--p"><strong class="markup--strong markup--p-strong">Create a New Test Plan</strong>: Open JMeter and create a new test plan to organize your test elements.</p><p name="aa65" id="aa65" class="graf graf--p graf-after--p"><strong class="markup--strong markup--p-strong">Add a Thread Group</strong>: The Thread Group element allows you to define the number of users (threads), ramp-up period, and loop count for your test. Configure these settings based on your testing goals.</p><p name="45ac" id="45ac" class="graf graf--p graf-after--p"><strong class="markup--strong markup--p-strong">Add an HTTP Request Sampler</strong>: Navigate to the Thread Group, right-click, and select Add &gt; Sampler &gt; HTTP Request. This element will simulate the file upload request.</p><ul class="postList"><li name="5edf" id="5edf" class="graf graf--li graf-after--p">Set the File Upload Parameters:</li><li name="52b6" id="52b6" class="graf graf--li graf-after--li">In the HTTP Request sampler, configure the Method as POST (or the appropriate HTTP method for your application).</li><li name="02f0" id="02f0" class="graf graf--li graf-after--li">Enter the target URL of the file upload endpoint in the Server Name or IP and Path fields.</li><li name="2673" id="2673" class="graf graf--li graf-after--li">Scroll to the Body Data section and select the Use multipart/form-data for POST option.</li><li name="1d19" id="1d19" class="graf graf--li graf-after--li">Add the file to upload by specifying the file path and parameter name (e.g., file or upload)</li></ul><p name="6023" id="6023" class="graf graf--p graf-after--li"><strong class="markup--strong markup--p-strong">Add HTTP Header Manager</strong>: This component allows you to include necessary headers, such as Content-Type (e.g., multipart/form-data) and authorization tokens, if required.</p><p name="cace" id="cace" class="graf graf--p graf-after--p"><strong class="markup--strong markup--p-strong">Include Assertions</strong>: Use Response Assertion to validate that the server returns the expected response code (e.g., 200 OK).</p><p name="7ff4" id="7ff4" class="graf graf--p graf-after--p"><strong class="markup--strong markup--p-strong">Configure Listeners</strong>: Add <a href="https://loadium.com/blog/jmeter-listener-types-part-1" data-href="https://loadium.com/blog/jmeter-listener-types-part-1" class="markup--anchor markup--p-anchor" rel="noopener" target="_blank">listeners</a> such as View Results Tree, Summary Report, or Aggregate Report to analyze the test results.</p><p name="0362" id="0362" class="graf graf--p graf-after--p">Here, we are considering the example of <a href="https://imgbb.com/" data-href="https://imgbb.com/" class="markup--anchor markup--p-anchor" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><strong class="markup--strong markup--p-strong">https://imgbb.com/</strong></a></p><p name="a6f2" id="a6f2" class="graf graf--p graf-after--p">So, Let’s start first with placing the image file on JMeter bin folder.</p><p name="bbcc" id="bbcc" class="graf graf--p graf-after--p">Now to find the parameter name, right click on ‘Start Uploading’ button -&gt; Inspect and identify the unique identifier. Here it is ‘btn btn-big blue’.</p><figure name="bfca" id="bfca" class="graf graf--figure graf-after--p"><img class="graf-image" data-image-id="1*wKt2VHfn-JLGuqox_9jX2g.png" data-width="3000" data-height="1784" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/800/1*wKt2VHfn-JLGuqox_9jX2g.png"></figure><p name="1662" id="1662" class="graf graf--p graf-after--figure">So, the values to be passed in the Files Upload section are :</p><ul class="postList"><li name="f004" id="f004" class="graf graf--li graf-after--p"><strong class="markup--strong markup--li-strong">File Path</strong> — gozlemExample.png</li><li name="4ecc" id="4ecc" class="graf graf--li graf-after--li"><strong class="markup--strong markup--li-strong">Parameter Name</strong> — btn btn-big blue</li><li name="b2e7" id="b2e7" class="graf graf--li graf-after--li"><strong class="markup--strong markup--li-strong">MIME Type</strong> — image/jpg</li></ul><figure name="a187" id="a187" class="graf graf--figure graf-after--li"><img class="graf-image" data-image-id="1*urqFmj7od4gY53QhBT-kLg.png" data-width="2404" data-height="1552" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/800/1*urqFmj7od4gY53QhBT-kLg.png"></figure><h4 name="3afa" id="3afa" class="graf graf--h4 graf-after--figure">Running the File Upload Test</h4><ol class="postList"><li name="9063" id="9063" class="graf graf--li graf-after--h4">Save the test plan.</li><li name="c2db" id="c2db" class="graf graf--li graf-after--li">Click the green start button to execute the test.</li><li name="cf6d" id="cf6d" class="graf graf--li graf-after--li">Monitor the results in real-time through the selected listeners.</li></ol><figure name="0ccc" id="0ccc" class="graf graf--figure graf-after--li"><img class="graf-image" data-image-id="1*z3tA3CYu76N9ImeyfIg1-g.png" data-width="2406" data-height="1494" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/800/1*z3tA3CYu76N9ImeyfIg1-g.png"></figure><h4 name="fe67" id="fe67" class="graf graf--h4 graf-after--figure">Best Practices for File Upload Testing</h4><p name="2f43" id="2f43" class="graf graf--p graf-after--h4">To ensure a <a href="https://loadium.com/blog/5-steps-to-create-a-realistic-load-test" data-href="https://loadium.com/blog/5-steps-to-create-a-realistic-load-test" class="markup--anchor markup--p-anchor" rel="noopener" target="_blank">successful testing process</a>, follow these best practices:</p><ol class="postList"><li name="4c5c" id="4c5c" class="graf graf--li graf-after--p"><strong class="markup--strong markup--li-strong">Use Realistic Test Data</strong>: Include files of various sizes and formats to simulate real-world scenarios.</li><li name="353d" id="353d" class="graf graf--li graf-after--li"><strong class="markup--strong markup--li-strong">Test Under Different Load Conditions</strong>: Perform stress testing and load testing to understand the system’s limits and behavior under peak usage.</li><li name="b8fe" id="b8fe" class="graf graf--li graf-after--li"><strong class="markup--strong markup--li-strong">Validate Uploaded Files</strong>: Ensure that uploaded files are stored correctly and maintain integrity.</li><li name="a88f" id="a88f" class="graf graf--li graf-after--li"><strong class="markup--strong markup--li-strong">Analyze Performance Metrics</strong>: Pay attention to <a href="https://loadium.com/blog/key-performance-test-metrics-to-track" data-href="https://loadium.com/blog/key-performance-test-metrics-to-track" class="markup--anchor markup--li-anchor" rel="noopener" target="_blank">metrics</a> such as response time, throughput, and error rates.</li><li name="3f0d" id="3f0d" class="graf graf--li graf-after--li"><strong class="markup--strong markup--li-strong">Check Server Resources</strong>: Monitor CPU, memory, and storage usage during the test to identify potential bottlenecks.</li></ol><h4 name="6521" id="6521" class="graf graf--h4 graf-after--li">Advantages of JMeter for File Upload Testing</h4><p name="1925" id="1925" class="graf graf--p graf-after--h4">JMeter offers several benefits for file upload testing:</p><ul class="postList"><li name="3874" id="3874" class="graf graf--li graf-after--p"><strong class="markup--strong markup--li-strong">Open-Source</strong>: It is free and has an active community for support.</li><li name="c8cd" id="c8cd" class="graf graf--li graf-after--li"><strong class="markup--strong markup--li-strong">Customizable</strong>: You can easily modify test plans to suit your application’s requirements.</li><li name="6e16" id="6e16" class="graf graf--li graf-after--li"><strong class="markup--strong markup--li-strong">Scalable</strong>: It supports distributed testing for large-scale load simulations.</li><li name="66af" id="66af" class="graf graf--li graf-after--li"><strong class="markup--strong markup--li-strong">Extensive Reporting</strong>: JMeter provides detailed reports to help analyze test results effectively.</li></ul><h4 name="96f1" id="96f1" class="graf graf--h4 graf-after--li">Conclusion</h4><p name="4f1d" id="4f1d" class="graf graf--p graf-after--h4">File upload testing with JMeter is a crucial step in ensuring that your application performs reliably under various conditions. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can create a robust test plan to validate the performance and stability of your file upload features. Whether you’re conducting performance testing, stress testing, or load testing, JMeter’s comprehensive toolkit makes it an excellent choice for evaluating file transfer capabilities.</p><p name="405b" id="405b" class="graf graf--p graf-after--p graf--trailing">Be sure to check out <a href="https://loadium.com/blog" data-href="https://loadium.com/blog" class="markup--anchor markup--p-anchor" rel="noopener ugc nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Loadium Blog Page</a> for more topics, latest news, and in-depth articles on software testing.</p></div></div></section>
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<section name="9e5c" class="section section--body section--first section--last"><div class="section-divider"><hr class="section-divider"></div><div class="section-content"><div class="section-inner sectionLayout--insetColumn"><h3 name="aa63" id="aa63" class="graf graf--h3 graf--leading graf--title">What is Visual Testing?</h3><figure name="2f32" id="2f32" class="graf graf--figure graf-after--h3"><img class="graf-image" data-image-id="1*uApcc2KhtW-vt-iJWlRI9Q.png" data-width="617" data-height="352" data-is-featured="true" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/800/1*uApcc2KhtW-vt-iJWlRI9Q.png"></figure><p name="d8bc" id="d8bc" class="graf graf--p graf-after--figure">Visual Testing is a critical process in software testing that ensures the graphical user interface (GUI) of an application appears as intended across all platforms and devices. Unlike functional testing, which focuses on validating how software behaves, visual testing checks how the software looks. By verifying layouts, fonts, colors, and overall design, it verifies that the user interface (UI) provides a consistent and error-free experience to users.</p><h4 name="5119" id="5119" class="graf graf--h4 graf-after--p"><strong class="markup--strong markup--h4-strong">The Importance of Visual Testing</strong></h4><figure name="9a1e" id="9a1e" class="graf graf--figure graf-after--h4"><img class="graf-image" data-image-id="1*ZJxZahQujb38gd6J5tD2bg.png" data-width="918" data-height="644" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/800/1*ZJxZahQujb38gd6J5tD2bg.png"></figure><p name="f89c" id="f89c" class="graf graf--p graf-after--figure">In modern software development, user experience (UX) has become as important as functionality. A visually broken interface can lead to frustrated users and harm the reputation of a brand. Here are some key reasons why visual testing is important:</p><ul class="postList"><li name="a571" id="a571" class="graf graf--li graf-after--p"><strong class="markup--strong markup--li-strong">Consistency Across Platforms</strong>: Applications must look consistent across various browsers, operating systems, and devices. Visual testing helps achieve this.</li><li name="a228" id="a228" class="graf graf--li graf-after--li"><strong class="markup--strong markup--li-strong">Enhanced User Experience</strong>: A well-designed UI improves usability and engagement, making the application more appealing to users.</li><li name="094e" id="094e" class="graf graf--li graf-after--li"><strong class="markup--strong markup--li-strong">Quick Issue Detection</strong>: Visual testing identifies UI issues, such as misplaced buttons or overlapping text, that might not be caught by functional tests.</li><li name="939d" id="939d" class="graf graf--li graf-after--li"><strong class="markup--strong markup--li-strong">Support for Agile Development</strong>: With rapid development cycles, visual testing ensures the UI remains intact during frequent updates.</li></ul><h4 name="c0aa" id="c0aa" class="graf graf--h4 graf-after--li"><strong class="markup--strong markup--h4-strong">When to Use Visual Testing?</strong></h4><figure name="988b" id="988b" class="graf graf--figure graf-after--h4"><img class="graf-image" data-image-id="1*HOJs0U-8W-EE75NTRT6VUA.png" data-width="918" data-height="510" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/800/1*HOJs0U-8W-EE75NTRT6VUA.png"></figure><p name="ed49" id="ed49" class="graf graf--p graf-after--figure">Visual testing is not limited to the final stages of software development. It can be used throughout the development lifecycle:</p><ul class="postList"><li name="9799" id="9799" class="graf graf--li graf-after--p"><strong class="markup--strong markup--li-strong">During Development</strong>: To verify that UI changes made by developers adhere to design specifications.</li><li name="31f0" id="31f0" class="graf graf--li graf-after--li"><strong class="markup--strong markup--li-strong">Before Deployment</strong>: To make sure the interface looks correct across all targeted platforms and devices.</li><li name="e37c" id="e37c" class="graf graf--li graf-after--li"><strong class="markup--strong markup--li-strong">After Updates</strong>: For regression testing, ensuring no unintended changes were introduced to the UI.</li><li name="d731" id="d731" class="graf graf--li graf-after--li"><strong class="markup--strong markup--li-strong">Under Load</strong>: To check if the UI behaves correctly under high user traffic during performance testing.</li></ul><h4 name="5d72" id="5d72" class="graf graf--h4 graf-after--li"><strong class="markup--strong markup--h4-strong">Limitations of Visual Inspections</strong></h4><p name="83fd" id="83fd" class="graf graf--p graf-after--h4">While visual testing is essential, it has its challenges and limitations:</p><ul class="postList"><li name="be0f" id="be0f" class="graf graf--li graf-after--p"><strong class="markup--strong markup--li-strong">Subjectivity</strong>: Manual visual inspections can vary between testers and might miss subtle discrepancies.</li><li name="c100" id="c100" class="graf graf--li graf-after--li"><strong class="markup--strong markup--li-strong">Time-Consuming</strong>: Checking UI elements manually across different platforms and devices can be tedious.</li><li name="ddee" id="ddee" class="graf graf--li graf-after--li"><strong class="markup--strong markup--li-strong">Complexity in Automation</strong>: Automating visual tests requires advanced tools and frameworks that can interpret visual discrepancies accurately.</li><li name="d51b" id="d51b" class="graf graf--li graf-after--li"><strong class="markup--strong markup--li-strong">False Positives</strong>: Automated tools might flag minor changes, such as anti-aliasing differences, as issues when they don’t affect the user experience.</li></ul><h4 name="6390" id="6390" class="graf graf--h4 graf-after--li"><strong class="markup--strong markup--h4-strong">Types of Visual Testing</strong></h4><p name="95fb" id="95fb" class="graf graf--p graf-after--h4">Visual testing can be categorized into the following types:</p><ul class="postList"><li name="6dcc" id="6dcc" class="graf graf--li graf-after--p"><strong class="markup--strong markup--li-strong">Manual Visual Testing</strong>: Testers manually check the application’s UI against design specifications. This approach is simple but time-intensive and prone to human error.</li><li name="7d4a" id="7d4a" class="graf graf--li graf-after--li"><strong class="markup--strong markup--li-strong">Automated Visual Testing</strong>: Using tools like Selenium, Applitools, or Percy, testers can automate the comparison of screenshots against baseline images.</li><li name="d085" id="d085" class="graf graf--li graf-after--li"><strong class="markup--strong markup--li-strong">Dynamic Content Testing</strong>: Focuses on testing UIs with dynamic elements, such as live data or animations, to check they render correctly.</li><li name="ad23" id="ad23" class="graf graf--li graf-after--li"><strong class="markup--strong markup--li-strong">Cross-Browser Testing</strong>: Ensures the application’s appearance is consistent across different web browsers.</li><li name="2022" id="2022" class="graf graf--li graf-after--li"><strong class="markup--strong markup--li-strong">Responsive Design Testing</strong>: Verifies that the UI adapts appropriately to various screen sizes and resolutions.</li></ul><h4 name="fcb7" id="fcb7" class="graf graf--h4 graf-after--li"><strong class="markup--strong markup--h4-strong">What is The Difference Between UI and Visual Testing?</strong></h4><figure name="33d2" id="33d2" class="graf graf--figure graf-after--h4"><img class="graf-image" data-image-id="1*PyjlQobOKlR6VIJSejbIYQ.png" data-width="1790" data-height="1024" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/800/1*PyjlQobOKlR6VIJSejbIYQ.png"></figure><p name="a73c" id="a73c" class="graf graf--p graf-after--figure">UI testing and visual testing are often used interchangeably, but they serve distinct purposes:</p><p name="df0d" id="df0d" class="graf graf--p graf-after--p"><strong class="markup--strong markup--p-strong">UI Testing</strong>:</p><ul class="postList"><li name="a148" id="a148" class="graf graf--li graf-after--p">Focuses on verifying that the user interface behaves as expected.</li><li name="1ab9" id="1ab9" class="graf graf--li graf-after--li">Involves testing functionality, such as button clicks, form submissions, and navigation.</li><li name="edd8" id="edd8" class="graf graf--li graf-after--li">Ensures elements are interactive and functional.</li></ul><p name="0c77" id="0c77" class="graf graf--p graf-after--li"><strong class="markup--strong markup--p-strong">Visual Testing</strong>:</p><ul class="postList"><li name="9e24" id="9e24" class="graf graf--li graf-after--p">Confirms that the user interface looks as intended.</li><li name="cdaa" id="cdaa" class="graf graf--li graf-after--li">Checks layout, font sizes, colors, and alignment.</li><li name="988a" id="988a" class="graf graf--li graf-after--li">Focuses purely on the visual aspect without testing functionality.</li></ul><h4 name="2881" id="2881" class="graf graf--h4 graf-after--li"><strong class="markup--strong markup--h4-strong">Visual Testing vs. Functional Testing</strong></h4><figure name="e434" id="e434" class="graf graf--figure graf-after--h4"><img class="graf-image" data-image-id="1*5AaeaUSuYlMrg2ssQnn1IA.png" data-width="1024" data-height="1024" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/800/1*5AaeaUSuYlMrg2ssQnn1IA.png"></figure><p name="d62a" id="d62a" class="graf graf--p graf-after--figure">While both visual and functional testing are integral to delivering high-quality software, they differ in focus and execution:</p><p name="e883" id="e883" class="graf graf--p graf-after--p"><strong class="markup--strong markup--p-strong">Focus</strong>:</p><ul class="postList"><li name="c38d" id="c38d" class="graf graf--li graf-after--p">Functional testing checks if the software performs as expected.</li><li name="d349" id="d349" class="graf graf--li graf-after--li">Visual testing ensures the software’s appearance matches the design.</li></ul><p name="7d3b" id="7d3b" class="graf graf--p graf-after--li"><strong class="markup--strong markup--p-strong">Approach</strong>:</p><ul class="postList"><li name="eb4f" id="eb4f" class="graf graf--li graf-after--p">Functional testing involves writing test cases and scripts to validate specific behaviors.</li><li name="c28c" id="c28c" class="graf graf--li graf-after--li">Visual testing relies on screenshots or real-time rendering comparisons.</li></ul><p name="1c91" id="1c91" class="graf graf--p graf-after--li"><strong class="markup--strong markup--p-strong">Tools</strong>:</p><ul class="postList"><li name="3736" id="3736" class="graf graf--li graf-after--p">Functional testing uses tools like Selenium, JUnit, and TestNG.</li><li name="3c7f" id="3c7f" class="graf graf--li graf-after--li">Visual testing uses tools like Applitools, Percy, and tools for pixel-by-pixel comparison.</li></ul><p name="c582" id="c582" class="graf graf--p graf-after--li"><strong class="markup--strong markup--p-strong">Examples</strong>:</p><ul class="postList"><li name="a12a" id="a12a" class="graf graf--li graf-after--p">Functional testing checks if a login button submits the correct data.</li><li name="1069" id="1069" class="graf graf--li graf-after--li">Visual testing ensures the login button is correctly positioned and styled.</li></ul><h4 name="3e70" id="3e70" class="graf graf--h4 graf-after--li"><strong class="markup--strong markup--h4-strong">Conclusion</strong></h4><p name="d3e5" id="d3e5" class="graf graf--p graf-after--h4">Visual testing is a vital component of software quality assurance. By ensuring that the application’s UI looks consistent and professional, it enhances the user experience and reduces the risk of customer dissatisfaction. Combining visual testing with functional, performance, and regression testing creates a strong testing strategy, ensuring the application performs and appears perfectly.</p><p name="c922" id="c922" class="graf graf--p graf-after--p">Incorporating visual testing into your testing processes ensures your software not only works but also delivers a polished and visually appealing experience — an essential factor in today’s competitive market. As a load test company, integrating visual testing with performance testing provides a comprehensive solution to maintain both the functionality and aesthetics of software under varying conditions.</p><p name="93d6" id="93d6" class="graf graf--p graf-after--p graf--trailing">Be sure to check out <a href="https://loadium.com/blog" data-href="https://loadium.com/blog" class="markup--anchor markup--p-anchor" rel="noopener ugc nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Loadium Blog Page</a> for more topics, latest news, and in-depth articles on software testing.</p></div></div></section>
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