Because performance is paramount today, this thoroughly updated guide shows you how to test mission-critical applications for scalability and performance before you deploy them-whether it's to the cloud or a mobile device. You'll learn the complete testing process lifecycle step-by-step, along with best practices to plan, coordinate, and conduct performance tests on your applications. * Set realistic performance testing goals * Implement an effective application performance testing strategy * Interpret performance test results * Cope with different application technologies and architectures * Understand the importance of End User Monitoring (EUM) * Use automated performance testing tools * Test traditional local applications, web applications, and web services * Recognize and resolves issues often overlooked in performance tests Written by a consultant with over 15 years' experience with performance testing, The Art of Application Performance Testing thoroughly explains the pitfalls of an inadequate testing strategy and offers a robust, structured approach for ensuring that your applications perform well and scale effectively when the need arises.