Revolutionizing Load Testing: Our 5-Year Journey with PewPew
In Paul Burnside's organization, there was a need for a new load testing approach in the age of microservices a few years ago and the decision was made to develop a new free open-sourced tool. Join Paul, as he discusses why "virtual users" are outdated for modern service testing and how endpoint testing is the solution. The session will cover the decision to open-source and the key features and benefits including cost savings on AWS, access to raw data, customizable reports for monitoring and analysis, built with Rust for performance and a user-friendly design. Paul will demonstrate a real-world application with 5 years of successful implementation. See how both small development groups and large teams can use the tool with very little overhead as a cost-effective alternative to expensive options, time-saving in tool selection and implementation, and accurate endpoint testing for microservices architecture.
Paul Burnside is a seasoned QA Engineer with 25 years of experience, including two decades in performance testing. As a Senior Engineer on FamilySearch's Performance and Scalability team, he brings diverse industry knowledge from consulting, telecommunications, cable, travel, banking, and education. This background gives him a unique perspective on performance testing across various technological environments. A respected speaker at national conferences, Paul shares insights from his extensive experience. In his current role, he develops cutting-edge performance testing methodologies. Paul is eager to share these innovative techniques, offering valuable insights to revolutionize how organizations approach performance and scalability testing.
Bryan Lopez is a Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience, specializing in performance testing and system optimization. In his current role at FamilySearch, he supports performance testing initiatives by setting up alerts and dashboards to maximize resource consumption and ensure optimal service performance. With a background in banking and healthcare, he brings a unique perspective to large-scale systems, offering valuable insights into pre-scaling and proper system setup. His diverse industry experience allows him to provide critical feedback on performance and scalability, helping organizations optimize their infrastructure for efficiency and reliability. Passionate about continuous improvement, Bryan is dedicated to enhancing performance testing practices and driving innovation within his team.