Network Performance Testing

Thanks again Steve for taking the time!

Kyle

Having personally been through many trials and tribulations as a network performance test engineer, I enjoyed taking 5 minutes in my coffee break and reading this article. I thought it was well-written and interesting. It is important to look to the future and work towards it.

When it comes to software testing I have some very strong opinions about the background one should bring to the table. Not necessarily the educational background, as I’ve seen first hand how non-technical degree holders can hold their own, but really more of an emphasis on the experience they bring to the table. I was asked the other day what makes performance testing seemingly difficult or separate from more the more traditional functional based testing? What skill set is needed, what allows some to do it well and others not so well. While this is not intended to be prejudicial or discouraging I’ll defer to my favorite quote, “It is what it is!” made popular by a contestant on a cooking reality TV show(Top Chef) I hate to admit I was addicted too even though I can hardly make toast.