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Introduction to Rounds

A Round represents a testing phase or cycle in the LPS Tool. Each round defines a set of configurations, including the base URL, the number of clients, and the iterations that simulate specific user interactions or requests. Rounds always run sequentially, respecting any configured startup delays between each round.

Key Attributes of a Round

  • Name: Identifier for the round.
  • Startup Delay: Time to wait before the round starts.
  • Number of Clients: Specifies the number of simulated users for the test.
  • Arrival Delay: Time in milliseconds to wait before each new client arrives.
  • Run In Parallel: Specifies whether iterations within the round can execute in parallel.
  • Tags: Allow grouping, organizing, and selectively executing specific rounds based on their assigned labels.

Example

rounds:
- name: ExampleRound
  startupDelay: 5
  numberOfClients: 10
  arrivalDelay: 500
  runInParallel: true
  tags:
    - test
    - performance