LoadRunner:LoadRunner Script Development Checklist

pcl2004_27

Description

      Helpful checklist to ensure complete and maintainable LoadRunner scripts.


Solution

      There is much more to a LoadRunner script than simple capture/replay. This goes beyond any required correlation and parameterization. A complete and maintainable script should include verification checks, realistic think times, comments, transaction definitions, etc.
The attached MS Excel file provides a handy checklist template for ensuring these tasks are completed prior to the actual load test.

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TEST PROJECT:        LOADRUNNER ADMINISTRATOR:                               
{project name}        {LR admin name}                               
                                       
        {script 1}        {script 2}        {script 3}        {script 4}        {script 5}
Realistic think times?        X        X        X        X        X
Verification checks inserted in the script?        X        X        X        X        X
Parameters defined?        X        X        X        X        X
Data Files Complete (incl userid/passwords)?        X        X        X        X        X
Correlation complete?        X        X        X        X        X
Script setup to run multiple iterations?        X        X        X        X        X
Comment header block included?        X        X        X        X        X
Comments within the script?        X        X        X        X        X
Start/Stop transactions defined?        X        X        X        X        X