Scenario: You are testing the scalability of a popular e-commerce website during a sale event. The website experiences a sudden surge in traffic, and the response time degrades significantly. Which type of scalability testing should you have conducted to prevent this issue?
- Load Testing
- Performance Testing
- Spike Testing
- Stress Testing
Spike Testing is a type of scalability testing that evaluates how a system handles sudden spikes or surges in traffic. Unlike gradual increases in load, spike testing specifically focuses on abrupt changes, simulating real-world scenarios such as flash sales or breaking news events. Conducting spike testing helps identify potential bottlenecks and weaknesses in the system under extreme conditions, allowing for better preparedness and optimization before such events occur.
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