Performance testing insights, tools, and methods from Martkos IT Ltdhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/en-gbhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/distributed-load-testing-kubernetes/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/distributed-load-testing-kubernetes/Most distributed load testing solutions on Kubernetes support one tool. Here's why that's a problem, and how to run JMeter, k6, and Gatling distributed tests natively on K8s.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTtoolskubernetesjmeterk6gatlingdistributed-testinghelmperformance-testingMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/migrating-performance-test-scripts/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/migrating-performance-test-scripts/A practical look at the challenges of migrating load test scripts between frameworks, and how automated conversion can save weeks of manual effort.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTtoolsjmeterk6gatlingmigrationperformance-testingMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/jmeter-correlation-problem/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/jmeter-correlation-problem/A real-world account of chasing dynamic values through JMeter test scripts, and why manual correlation still catches out even experienced performance engineers.Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTtoolsjmetercorrelationperformance-testingautomationscriptingMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/introducing-dummydatagenpro/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/introducing-dummydatagenpro/Generate realistic test data up to 10M+ rows with 50+ pre-built templates in JSONL, CSV, and Parquet formats - web-based platform with free tier.Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTtoolstest-datasynthetic-dataperformance-testingjmeterk6gatlingMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/editing-jmx-files-cli/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/editing-jmx-files-cli/Techniques for modifying Apache JMeter test plans from the terminal using sed, awk, and nano - and when these approaches fall short.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTtutorialsjmeterlinuxbashcommand-lineci-cdautomationMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/test-data-performance-testing/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/test-data-performance-testing/Learn why test data quality can make or break your performance tests, and discover practical methods for creating realistic, scalable test data.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTperformancetest-dataperformance-testingjmeterdata-generationMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/performance-testing-strategy/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/performance-testing-strategy/A comprehensive guide to developing a performance testing strategy, from gathering requirements to defining success criteria and reporting results.Wed, 10 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMTperformancestrategymethodologyperformance-testingrequirementsMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/splitting-jtl-files/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/splitting-jtl-files/An easy method of splitting JTL files to extract only the data you want to analyse. Learn how to isolate steady-state data from ramp-up periods in your JMeter performance tests.Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMTtoolsjmeterjtlperformance-testingbashscriptingMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/jmeter-prometheus-grafana/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/jmeter-prometheus-grafana/Set up real-time JMeter metrics visualization using Prometheus and Grafana for better load test monitoring and analysis.Tue, 19 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMTtutorialsjmeterprometheusgrafanamonitoringMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/azure-performance-testing/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/azure-performance-testing/Practical guidance for performance testing applications on Microsoft Azure, covering App Service scaling, AKS configuration, and Azure-specific considerations.Tue, 13 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMTperformanceazurecloudperformance-testingaksMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/microservices-performance-testing/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/microservices-performance-testing/Strategies for performance testing microservices architectures, including service isolation, dependency mocking, and distributed tracing.Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMTperformancemicroservicesdistributed-systemsperformance-testingMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/gitlab-ci-performance-testing/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/gitlab-ci-performance-testing/Set up automated performance testing in GitLab CI/CD with k6 and JMeter, including Docker runners and result visualisation.Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMTtutorialsgitlab-cici-cdautomationperformance-testingMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/sqlcl/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/sqlcl/A useful tool when dealing with Oracle data and automation is SQLcl. It allows you to connect to Oracle without launching a GUI and execute SQL on the command line.Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMTtoolsoraclesqlclbashautomationdatabaseMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/pika-rabbitmq/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/pika-rabbitmq/A python tool called Pika is able to communicate with RabbitMQ and can prove useful for retrieving messages from error queues.Fri, 07 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMTtoolspythonpikarabbitmqmessagingautomationMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/kubernetes-performance-testing/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/kubernetes-performance-testing/Learn how to performance test applications running on Kubernetes, including pod scaling behaviour, service mesh latency, and resource limit testing.Wed, 17 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMTperformancekubernetescontainersperformance-testingdockerMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/locust-load-testing/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/locust-load-testing/Learn how to use Locust for load testing with Python, from basic scripts to distributed testing across multiple machines.Tue, 14 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMTtoolslocustpythonload-testingperformance-testingMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/playwright-performance-testing/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/playwright-performance-testing/Learn how to use Playwright for performance testing, measuring page load times, Core Web Vitals, and identifying frontend bottlenecks.Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMTtoolsplaywrightbrowser-testingperformance-testingweb-vitalsMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/github-actions-performance-testing/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/github-actions-performance-testing/Set up automated performance testing in GitHub Actions using k6 and JMeter, with result storage and performance regression detection.Tue, 30 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMTtutorialsgithub-actionsci-cdautomationperformance-testingMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/k6-vs-jmeter/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/k6-vs-jmeter/A practical comparison of k6 and JMeter to help you choose the right performance testing tool for your project requirements.Wed, 22 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMTtoolsk6jmetercomparisonload-testingMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/getting-started-with-k6/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/getting-started-with-k6/Learn how to use k6 for load testing with its JavaScript-based scripting, built-in metrics, and developer-friendly workflow.Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMTtoolsk6javascriptload-testingperformance-testingMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/aws-performance-testing/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/aws-performance-testing/Practical guidance for performance testing applications hosted on AWS, covering EC2 instance sizing, RDS optimization, and Lambda cold start challenges.Thu, 25 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMTperformanceawscloudperformance-testinginfrastructureMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/load-testing-tools/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/load-testing-tools/A comprehensive list of performance testing tools available for load testing, covering both open-source and enterprise solutions.Fri, 12 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMTperformanceload-testingperformance-testingtoolscomparisonMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/lite-test-plan/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/lite-test-plan/How to create condensed, agile-focused performance test plans that capture critical non-functional requirements without excessive documentation.Mon, 26 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMTperformancetest-planagiledocumentationperformance-testingbest-practicesMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/jmeter-masterslave/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/jmeter-masterslave/Learn how to configure Apache JMeter in a distributed master/slave architecture on Debian GNU/Linux 10, enabling load distribution across multiple servers in both GUI and headless modes.Sat, 24 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMTtutorialsjmeterdistributed-testingperformance-testinglinuxdebianMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/jmeter-redis/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/jmeter-redis/Learn how to integrate Apache JMeter with Redis for dynamic test data management, enabling you to modify datasets during live performance tests.Sat, 05 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMTtutorialsjmeterredisperformance-testingtest-dataMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/smoke-testing/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/smoke-testing/Essential tools and techniques for smoke testing your test environment before performance testing begins, ensuring all components are functional and accessible.Tue, 19 May 2020 00:00:00 GMTperformancesmoke-testingtestingcurlsshjmeterloadrunnerMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/linux-performance-testing/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/linux-performance-testing/Linux is a viable operating system for performance testing, with native support for industry-standard tools like JMeter, Fiddler Everywhere, LoadRunner Developer, SoapUI, and Gatling.Mon, 18 May 2020 00:00:00 GMTperformancelinuxperformance-testingjmetergatlingsoapuiloadrunnerfiddlerMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/jmeter-random-csv/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/jmeter-random-csv/Learn how to use the Random CSV Data Set Config plugin for Apache JMeter to enable random value selection from CSV files in your performance tests.Wed, 13 May 2020 00:00:00 GMTtutorialsjmeterperformance-testingcsvpluginstest-dataMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/sre-and-sdet/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/sre-and-sdet/Exploring the evolution of performance testing through Google's Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) and Microsoft's Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) roles.Tue, 12 May 2020 00:00:00 GMTperformancesresdetperformance-testingdevopscareerqaMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/jmeter-inter-thread-communication/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/jmeter-inter-thread-communication/Learn how to enable communication between separate thread groups in Apache JMeter using the FIFO queue plugin for advanced test scenarios.Mon, 11 May 2020 00:00:00 GMTtutorialsjmeterperformance-testingthread-groupspluginsMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/dummy-sampler/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/dummy-sampler/A guide to using the Dummy Sampler plugin in Apache JMeter for creating custom requests and responses as test stubs.Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 GMTtutorialsjmeterpluginstestingstubsperformance-testingMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/har-to-jmx-file/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/har-to-jmx-file/Learn how to capture network traffic in Chrome as a HAR file and convert it to JMeter's JMX format using Blazemeter's conversion tool.Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTtutorialsjmeterharchromeblazemetertest-recordingMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/fiddler-everywhere/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/fiddler-everywhere/Guide to installing and using Fiddler Everywhere Beta on Linux, covering installation, interface navigation, and network traffic analysis.Wed, 29 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTtoolsfiddlernetwork-analysislinuxdebugginghttpMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/data-extraction/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/data-extraction/A collection of useful regular expressions for data extraction and validation in testing environments, covering emails, dates, passwords, and more.Tue, 28 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTtoolsregexregular-expressionsdata-extractionvalidationtestingMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/octoperf/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/octoperf/Introduction to Octoperf, a performance testing service built on Apache JMeter, including a guide to using the free tier for load testing.Mon, 27 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTperformanceoctoperfload-testingcloudjmeterperformance-testingMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/codes-value/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/codes-value/Examining programming language fundamentals within performance testing contexts, covering conditional statements, loops, file operations, and data extraction techniques.Fri, 24 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTtutorialsprogrammingscriptingjmeterloadrunnergatlingperformance-testingMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/performance-fundamentals/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/performance-fundamentals/Common performance mistakes found on small business websites and how to avoid them, focusing on image optimization, JavaScript efficiency, and CSS best practices.Thu, 23 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTperformanceperformanceoptimizationimagesjavascriptcssweb-developmentMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/jmeter-monitoring/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/jmeter-monitoring/Learn how to extend Apache JMeter's monitoring capabilities using the PerfMon extension to collect system resources like CPU, Memory, Disk I/O, and Network metrics during performance tests.Wed, 22 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTtutorialsjmetermonitoringperfmonperformance-testingmetricsMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/spike-test/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/spike-test/How to implement spike testing in performance testing using LoadRunner and Apache JMeter to simulate extreme load increments and evaluate system recovery.Tue, 21 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTperformancespike-testingjmeterloadrunnerperformance-testingload-testingMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/loadrunner-developer/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/loadrunner-developer/Introduction to Micro Focus's Loadrunner Developer tool for performance testing WebSockets and HTTP/2 using JavaScript SDK with HAR file conversion.Mon, 20 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTperformanceloadrunnerperformance-testingjavascripthttp2websocketsMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/loadrunner-to-jmeter/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/loadrunner-to-jmeter/A comprehensive guide for transitioning from Loadrunner to JMeter, with functionality mapping between the two performance testing tools.Fri, 17 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTtutorialsjmeterloadrunnerperformance-testingmigrationcitrixMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/jmeter-test-fragment/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/jmeter-test-fragment/Learn how to use Test Fragments in JMeter to modularize and reuse components throughout a test plan, reducing duplication and improving maintainability.Thu, 16 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTtutorialsjmetertest-fragmentsmodularitybest-practicesperformance-testingMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/jmeter-correlation/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/jmeter-correlation/Learn how to handle dynamic values in JMeter test automation through correlation using Boundary Extractor and Regular Expression Extractor.Tue, 14 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTtutorialsjmeterperformance-testingcorrelationregexautomationMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/create-data-with-jmeter/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/create-data-with-jmeter/Using Apache JMeter with JSR223 samplers to generate test data including random emails, dates of birth, and strings for performance testing.Mon, 13 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTtutorialsjmetertest-datajsr223groovydata-generationMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/supermarket-overload/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/supermarket-overload/Examining performance challenges faced by grocery retailers during the COVID-19 pandemic and strategies for handling unexpected traffic surges.Fri, 03 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTperformanceperformance-testingscalabilitye-commercecase-studyMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/performance-questions/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/performance-questions/One of the keys to performance testing is being able to understand the requirements but also to ask the right questions to bridge any gaps.Thu, 02 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTperformanceperformance-testingrequirementsnfrslatesting-strategyMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/jmeter-jtl-files/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/jmeter-jtl-files/Understanding Apache JMeter JTL files, their structure, and how to edit or repair them for accurate performance test reporting.Tue, 31 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTtutorialsjmeterperformance-testingjtlreportingtroubleshootingMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/jenkins-jmeter/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/jenkins-jmeter/Learn how to integrate Apache JMeter performance testing with Jenkins through the Performance Plugin for automated test execution and results capture.Mon, 30 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTtoolsjenkinsjmeterci-cdautomationperformance-testingMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/jmeter-backend-listeners/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/jmeter-backend-listeners/Learn how Apache JMeter backend listeners enable real-time data transmission to external repositories during test execution, including Graphite, InfluxDB, and more.Thu, 26 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTtutorialsjmetermonitoringinfluxdbgraphiteperformance-testingbackend-listenersMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/chrome-dev-mode/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/chrome-dev-mode/A guide to using Google Chrome's developer tools for web testing and debugging, including monitoring network traffic, filtering requests, and analyzing HTTP headers.Wed, 25 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTtoolschromedeveloper-toolsdebuggingnetworkhttpweb-testingMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/jmeter-jdbc/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/jmeter-jdbc/Guide to using JDBC samplers in Apache JMeter for sourcing test data from databases instead of CSV files.Tue, 24 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTtutorialsjmeterjdbcdatabaseperformance-testingmysqlMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/jmeter-global-properties/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/jmeter-global-properties/This article explains how to use Apache JMeter's global variables (properties) to share data across thread groups and create reusable test plans for multiple environments.Mon, 23 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTtutorialsjmeterperformance-testingpropertiesconfigurationMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/jmeter-bolt-protocol/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/jmeter-bolt-protocol/Learn how to use Apache JMeter's Bolt sampler to execute Cypher queries against Neo4j databases for performance testing graph database procedures.Fri, 20 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTtutorialsjmeterneo4jboltcypherperformance-testingMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/git-and-jmeter/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/git-and-jmeter/Learn how to implement version control for Apache JMeter test assets using Git for tracking changes to JMX, CSV, and JTL files.Thu, 19 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTtutorialsjmetergitversion-controltestingbest-practicesMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/jmeter-rabbitmq/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/jmeter-rabbitmq/Learn how to use Apache JMeter to interact with RabbitMQ message queues using the AMQP protocol for performance testing message-based applications.Wed, 18 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTtutorialsjmeterrabbitmqamqpmessage-queueperformance-testingMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/remote-working/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/remote-working/A guide to essential tools for remote work, including remote control software, video conferencing, file sharing, and collaboration platforms.Tue, 17 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTtoolsremote-worktoolsproductivitycollaborationvideo-conferencingMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/powershell-commands/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/powershell-commands/Windows PowerShell provides powerful tools for manipulating test data similarly to Linux command-line utilities.Mon, 16 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTtoolspowershellwindowsscriptingcommand-lineMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/performance-journey/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/performance-journey/A methodical approach to performance testing, walking through requirements gathering, test asset creation, execution, and reporting for new APIs.Wed, 11 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTperformanceperformance-testingmethodologyapi-testingjmeterMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/scheduling-tests/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/scheduling-tests/Explore methods for scheduling test execution across different operating systems in performance testing contexts, including Linux and Windows approaches.Tue, 10 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTtoolsschedulingautomationjmeterlinuxwindowsjenkinsMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/docker-and-jmeter/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/docker-and-jmeter/How to leverage Docker containerization for Apache JMeter testing, including standalone, server, and distributed testing modes.Mon, 09 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTtutorialsdockerjmeterperformance-testingcontainersdistributed-testingMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/taurus-and-jmeter/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/taurus-and-jmeter/Introduction to Taurus, an automation framework designed to streamline performance and functional testing with JMeter and other testing utilities.Thu, 05 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTtoolstaurusjmeterautomationyamlperformance-testingblazemeterMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/sitespeedio/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/sitespeedio/Explore sitespeed.io, a performance testing tool that focuses on browser-side metrics for understanding user experience across different devices and browsers.Wed, 04 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTperformancesitespeedperformance-testingbrowserdockerweb-performanceMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/loadrunner-standards/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/loadrunner-standards/A comprehensive guide to standardizing LoadRunner performance testing processes, including naming conventions, directory structures, and change control lifecycles.Tue, 03 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTperformanceloadrunnerperformance-testingstandardsbest-practicesMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/docker-compose/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/docker-compose/Learn how to use Docker Compose to define and run multi-container Docker applications. This tutorial demonstrates setting up InfluxDB and Grafana containers with automatic startup.Mon, 02 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTtoolsdockerdocker-composeinfluxdbgrafanacontainersdevopsMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/jmeter-write-full-response-messages-to-file/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/jmeter-write-full-response-messages-to-file/Learn how to extract and log detailed HTTP response data from Apache JMeter using Groovy scripting within a JSR223 sampler.Mon, 24 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMTtutorialsjmetergroovyloggingdebuggingperformance-testingMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/the-importance-of-performance-testing/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/the-importance-of-performance-testing/Why performance testing is essential for business success and how neglecting it can lead to catastrophic failures during high-traffic events.Sat, 08 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMTperformanceperformance-testingload-testingbest-practicesinfrastructureMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/non-functional-requirements/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/non-functional-requirements/Understanding non-functional requirements (NFRs) in software testing, covering types, measurement, and business impact for effective quality assurance.Fri, 07 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMTperformancenfrrequirementstestingslaquality-assuranceMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/rancher-os/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/rancher-os/A lightweight container operating system designed to run Docker without unnecessary libraries and services, eliminating the need for a full underlying operating system.Thu, 06 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMTtoolsdockerranchervirtualboxcontainerslinuxMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/linux-data-manipulation/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/linux-data-manipulation/Essential Linux commands for file creation and manipulation, including seq, rev, for loops, sed, and split for handling large data files.Wed, 05 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMTtoolslinuxbashscriptingdata-manipulationcommand-lineMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/never-give-in/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/never-give-in/Reflections on persistence in performance testing and problem-solving, with practical approaches to overcoming seemingly insurmountable challenges.Tue, 04 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMTperformancemindsetproblem-solvingperformance-testingdebuggingMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/wiremock/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/wiremock/A guide to using Wiremock for creating mock servers during early-stage performance testing when full end-to-end environments are not available.Mon, 03 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMTtoolswiremockmockingapiperformance-testingjavaMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/blurring-the-lines/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/blurring-the-lines/Exploring how testing roles have evolved in the software industry, from highly specialized positions to modern multi-skilled approaches.Sun, 02 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMTindustrytestingcareerperformance-testingqaindustry-trendsMarkhttps://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/linux-tools/https://martkos-it.co.uk/blog/linux-tools/Essential Linux command-line utilities for data manipulation and performance testing, including grep, sed, awk, cut, paste, and strings.Sat, 01 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMTtoolslinuxbashcommand-linedata-manipulationperformance-testingMark