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Iterative, Automated and Continuous Performance

Topics
Agile,
Java,
Unit Testing,
Architecture,
Performance & Scalability

Iterative and continuous are terms that are often used in reference to testing of software. This new InfoQ article takes a look at whether the same concepts can be applied to performance tuning. Along the way topics such as tooling and mocks are discuss in regards to how they need to be adjusted for performance in respect to testing for functional requirements.

The Box: A Shortcut to finding Performance Bottlenecks

Topics
Java,
Deployment / Datacenter,
Performance & Scalability,
Architecture

Finding performance bottlenecks can be a difficult task and it can get even more difficult as our applications grow in size. The Box is a methodology tool that focuses us efforts to improve performance.If you want to be consistent and predictable, getting rid of the guessing is a must.