How to stress test a javascript-requiring Web App

Question

A similar question was already asked ( Performing a Stress Test on Web Application?), but I'd like to test a web application that prevents double-submits and takes some counter-XSRF actions and therefore REQUIRES JavaScripts to be evaluated.

Has anybody done stress tests with web apps that require (and use) JS and any experience to share?

jMeter wouldn't work I guess...

Thanks!

Answer 1

Watir?

Watir is a simple open-source library for automating web browsers. Watir drives browsers the same way people do. It clicks links, fills in forms, presses buttons. Watir also checks results, such as whether expected text appears on the page.

It drives Internet Explorer, but is also functional with Firefox (and Safari to some extent).

Answer 2

The problem with Watir and Selenium RC or any other full browser solution is that they need a full browser :P

Browsers are very expensive to run, often requiring 300MB or more of RAM. Multiply those requirements by even 100 and you need massive hardware. Fortunately, there is a solution: I recently started a company that does exactly what you're looking for.

Check out http://browsermob.com and you can run a limited test (up to 25 users) to get a feel for the app. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions at all!