#ATAGTR2023 Speaker
Welcome to the 8th Edition of the Global Testing Retreat 2023!
About Speaker
Pradipta Biswas is a seasoned Performance Test lead with a remarkable nine plus years journey in the dynamic world of software testing. He works as a senior consultant at Capgemini Sogeti Kolkata. He brings wealth of experience, having led and contributed to numerous high-impact performance testing projects With a proven track record in ensuring the optimal functionality, speed, and scalability of software systems. He always ensuring the smooth, efficient, and high-performance operation of software systems. Their expertise in identifying and resolving bottlenecks and optimizing software performance has made them a key player in the industry. He is a passionate advocate for the importance of performance testing in delivering top-quality software. He always like to share his thoughts on linkedin & dig into understanding people through his love for testing
Navigating the IoT Performance Testing Landscape
IoT systems are highly interconnected and involve various components, including devices, networks, and cloud services and performance testing plays a critical role in identifying and addressing potential bottlenecks and issues. IoT systems often involve large number of devices that generate substantial amounts of data. The scope of performance testing in IoT world can vary depending on the specific IoT system or device being tested. Performance tests need to be designed in a way to simulate realistic scenarios with varying numbers of devices and data loads to assess how the system handles increasing loads and scales effectively.
It’s important to define the specific objectives and requirements of the IoT system being tested to determine the appropriate scope of performance testing. Factors like system architecture, expected usage patterns, critical functionalities, and performance goals should be considered while defining the scope.
Below are some areas that are typically covered in the scope of IoT performance testing:
Device Performance: Evaluate the performance of individual IoT devices, such as sensors, actuators, gateways, or edge devices. This includes measuring their response time, processing capabilities, power consumption, and resource utilization.
Network Performance: Assess the performance of the network infrastructure that connects IoT devices, gateways, and cloud services. This involves testing aspects like network latency, bandwidth utilization, packet loss, and network congestion.
Communication Protocols: Test the performance and reliability of communication protocols used within the IoT system, such as MQTT, CoAP, Zigbee, Z-Wave, or Bluetooth. Ensure that data transmission is efficient, secure, and error-free.
Scalability and Load Testing: Determine how the IoT system scales as the number of connected devices increases. Evaluate the system’s ability to handle high loads and peak traffic and identify any performance degradation or bottlenecks.
Cloud Services and Backend Systems: Evaluate the performance and responsiveness of the cloud infrastructure and backend systems that support the IoT ecosystem. This includes testing data storage, processing, analytics, and APIs.
Data Transfer and Processing: Measure the performance of data transfer between IoT devices, gateways, and backend systems. Test the system’s ability to handle large data volumes, process data in real-time, and ensure data integrity.
Security and Authentication: Assess the performance of security mechanisms, such as encryption, authentication, and access control, within the IoT system. Perform security testing to identify vulnerabilities and potential performance impacts.
Edge Computing: If the IoT system includes edge computing capabilities, test the performance of edge devices and their ability to process and analyze data locally, reducing latency and dependence on cloud resources.
User Experience: Evaluate the overall user experience of interacting with the IoT system, including mobile applications, web interfaces, or dashboards. Measure response times, usability, and the system’s ability to handle concurrent user interactions.
End-to-End Testing: Perform end-to-end testing scenarios that cover the complete IoT system, including device connectivity, data transmission, cloud integration, and user interactions. This ensures that all components work together seamlessly.
We will also dive into the difference between traditional performance testing and IoT performance testing along with different performance testing tools that support IoT protocols.