Performance Excellence for Knowledge Delivery by Optimizing Video Learning App
About the client
A leading global consulting firm specializing in BI & Data Analytics services required a seamless learning experience for its employees through a video-based application. The new learning module housed a vast video library, demanding consistent performance without lags or buffering in a production environment.
The Challenges
Smooth video streaming by eliminating delays and ensuring flawless video playback
Real-world performance while replicating realistic user behavior and workload,
Guaranteeing performance aligned with business SLAs and exceeding user expectations
The Solutions
- Crafting a detailed performance testing roadmap aligning with the client’s needs and objectives.
- Automated load generation by using Test tools to simulate real-world user load and monitor system behavior.
- Meticulously crafting test scripts and incorporating complex XML calls to mimic user interactions.
- Development of precise workload models and engaging load test scenarios.
- Progressive increase of load tests to observe response time, hardware utilization, and overall system stability under varied conditions.
- Closely monitoring and analyzing video streaming behavior under load ensured optimal playback performance.
- Comprehensive analysis of performance test results and monitoring data.
Services we offered
Performance Testing
Key Outcomes:
- Issues with slow video downloads, attributed to network bottlenecks, were identified and promptly reported.
- Post-defect fix retesting showcased significant performance improvements across all business scenarios.
- Comparative executions confirmed application performance exceeded established SLAs.
- Smooth video streaming and optimized performance significantly improved user experience during the learning process.
- Testing tasks were completed within the estimated timeframe, exceeding expectations with a 14% reduction in planned effort.
- Actionable recommendations for future performance improvements, ensuring continued application stability and scalability.
