Overview
LoadForge provides dedicated support for WebSocket testing via SocketIO. While there’s a general guide for testing standard WebSockets which can be found in our default websockets test guide, the SocketIO implementation offers a streamlined approach for testing. This guide outlines the process and provides sample scripts for SocketIO testing. WebSockets offer a full-duplex communication channel over a single, long-lived connection. It’s a key technology for real-time applications, but load testing them can be tricky. SocketIO, a library that abstracts WebSocket connections, makes the testing process easier. With LoadForge’s support for SocketIO, users can conveniently simulate large numbers of WebSocket connections to test the performance of their real-time applications.Sample WebSocket Test with SocketIO
The following Python script provides a basic template for a SocketIO-based WebSocket load test:YOUR_WS_URL_HERE
with the appropriate WebSocket URL for your application.
LoadForge leverages the power of the open-source tool, Locust. This means that users of the open-source version of Locust can directly use the above script. If you’re already familiar with Locust, you can easily enhance your testing capabilities by importing your script into LoadForge.