How Gatling Tool Works?

How Gatling Tool Works?

Gatling Recorder
Gatling has a separate Web proxy recorder, which works the same way as the JMeter recorder. It generates a Scala simulation from the recorded user session. It has an interesting feature which allows to convert an HAR archive into a Gatling simulation.

How do you use a Gatling tool?

Use the following steps to conduct a performance test with Gatling.
  1. Install Gatling. Go to Gatling download page, and download the latest Gatling tool zip bundle. ...
  2. Configure your browser. ...
  3. Record a test scenario. ...
  4. Edit the Gatling script. ...
  5. Execute a Gatling script. ...
  6. Plugin versions and download. ...
  7. Setup and configurations. ...
  8. Usage.

How do you load test using Gatling?

The first thing that we need to choose is an IDE:
  1. 3.1 Choose an IDE for Gatling Load Test Script Development. ...
  2. 3.2 Choose your Build Tool for Gatling. ...
  3. 3.3 Create Gatling Project with Maven Archetype. ...
  4. 3.4 Add a Sample Gatling Script.
Maya Lin-Takahashi
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Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.