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Basics of load testing in Enterprise Applications using J-Meter

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We need to test websites and applications for performance standards before delivering them to the client. The performance or benchmark testing is an ongoing function of software quality assurance that extends throughout the life cycle of the project. To build standards into the architecture of a system — the stability and response time of an application is extensively tested by applying a load or stress to the system.

Essentially, ‘load’ means the number of users using the application while ‘stability’ refers to the system’s ability to withstand the load created by the intended number of users. ‘Response time’ indicates the time taken to send a request, run the program and receive a response from a server.

Load testing on applications can be a challenging ordeal if a performance testing strategy is not predetermined. Testing tasks require multifaceted skill-sets — from writing test scripts, monitoring and analyzing test results to tweaking custom codes and scripts, and developing automated test scenarios for the actual testing.

So, is load testing on applications really necessary?

Quality testing ensures that the system is reliable, built for capacity and scalable. To achieve this, the involved stakeholders decide the budget considering its business impact.

Now, this raises a question — how do we predict traffic based on past trends? and how can we make the system more efficient to handle traffic without any dropouts? Also, if and when we hit peak loads, then how are we going to address the additional volume? For this, it is crucial to outline the performance testing strategy beforehand.

5 Key Benefits of Performance Testing

  1. It identifies the issues at the early stage before they become too costly to resolve (for example, exposing bugs that do not surface in cursory testing, such as memory management bugs, memory leaks, buffer overflows, etc.).
  2. Performance testing reduces development cycles, produces better quality and more scalable code.
  3. It prevents revenue and credibility loss due to poor web site performance.
  4. To enable intelligent planning for future scaling.
  5. It ensures that the system meets performance expectations (response time, throughput, etc.) under-designed levels of load.

Organizations don’t prefer manual testing these days because it is expensive and requires human resources and hardware. It is also quite complex to coordinate and synchronize multiple testers. Also, repeatability is limited in manual testing.

To find the stability and response time of each API, we can test different scenarios by varying the load at different time intervals on the application. We can then automate the application by using any performance testing tool.

Performance Testing Tools

There are a bunch of different tools available for testers such as Open Source testing Tools — Open STA Diesel Test, TestMaker, Grinder, LoadSim, J-Meter, Rubis; Commercial testing tools— LoadRunner, Silk Performer, Qengine, Empirix e-Load.

Among these, the most commonly used tool is Apache J-Meter. It is a 100% Java desktop application with a graphical interface that uses the Swing graphical API. It can, therefore, run on any environment/workstation that accepts Java virtual machine, for example, Windows, Linux, Mac, etc.

We can automate testing the application by integrating the ‘selenium scripts’ in the J-Meter tool. (The software that can perform load tests, performance-functional tests, regression tests, etc. on different technologies.)

[Related: A Complete Guide to Regression Testing in Agile]

If the project is large in scope and the number of users keeps increasing day-by-day then the server’s load will be greater. In such situations, Performance testing is useful to identify at what point the application will crash. To find the number of errors and warnings in the code, we use the J-Meter tool.

How J-Meter Works

J-Meter simulates a group of users sending requests to a target server and returns statistics that show the performance/functionality of the target server/application via tables, graphs, etc.

The following figure illustrates how J-Meter works:

How J-Meter works - Load Testing on applications

The J-Meter performance testing tool can find the performance of any application (no matter whatever the language used to build the project).

First, it requires a test plan which describes a series of steps that the J-Meter will execute when run. A complete test plan will consist of one or more thread groups, samplers, logic controllers, listeners, timers, assertions and configuration elements.

The ‘thread’ group elements are the beginning of any test plan. Thread group element controls the number of threads J-Meter will use during the test run. We can also control the following via thread group: setting the number of threads, setting the ramp-up time and setting the loop count. The number of threads implies the number of users to the server application, while the ramp-up period defines the time taken by J-Meter to get all the threads running. Loop count identifies the number of times to execute the test.

After creating the ‘thread’ group, we need to define the number of users, iterations and ramp-up time (or usage time). We can create virtual servers depending on the number of users defined in the thread group and start performing the action based on the parameters defined. Internally J-Meter will record all the results like response code, response time, throughput, latency, etc. It produces the results in the form of graphs, trees and tables.

J-Meter has two types of controllers: Samplers and Logic controllers. Samplers allow the J-Meter to send specific requests to a server, while Logic controllers control the order of processing of samplers in a thread. They can change the order of requests coming from any of their child elements. Listeners are then used to view the results of samplers in the form of reporting tables, graphs, trees or simple text in some log files.

Please remember, always do performance testing by changing one parameter at a time. This way, you’ll be able to monitor response and throughput metrics and correct discrepancies accordingly. The real purpose of load testing is to ensure that the application or site is functional for businesses to deliver real value to their users — so test practically, and think like a real user.

If you’ve any queries or doubts, please feel free to write to hello@mantralabsglobal.com.

About the author: Syed Khalid Hussain is a Software Engineer-QA at Mantra Labs Pvt Ltd. He is a pro at different QA testing methodologies and is integral to the organization’s testing services.

Load Testing on Applications FAQs

What is the purpose of load testing?

Load testing is done to ensure that the application is capable of withstanding the load created by the intended number of users (web traffic).

Which tool is used for load testing?

There are open source and commercial tools available for load testing. 
Open Source Tools are — Open STA Diesel Test, TestMaker, Grinder, LoadSim, J-Meter, Rubis. Commercial testing tools are — LoadRunner, Silk Performer, Qengine, Empirix e-Load.

How load testing is done?

Load testing is done using test scripts, monitoring and analyzing test results and developing automated test scenarios.

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Empowering Frontline Healthcare Sales Teams with Mobile-First Tools

In healthcare, field sales is more than just hitting quotas—it’s about navigating a complex stakeholder ecosystem that spans hospitals, clinics, diagnostics labs, and pharmacies. Reps are expected to juggle compliance, education, and relationship-building—all on the move.

But, traditional systems can’t keep up. 

Only 28% of a rep’s time is spent selling; the rest is lost to administrative tasks, CRM updates, and fragmented workflows.

Salesforce, State of Sales 2024

This is where mobile-first sales apps in healthcare are changing the game—empowering sales teams to work smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

The Real Challenges in Traditional Field Sales

Despite their scale, many healthcare sales teams still rely on outdated tools that drag down performance:

  • Paper-based reporting: Slows down data consolidation and misses real-time insights
  • Siloed CRMs: Fragmented systems lead to broken workflows

According to a study by HubSpot, 32% of reps spend at least an hour per day just entering data into CRMs.

  • Managing Visits: Visits require planning, which may involve a lot of stress since doctors have a busy schedule, making it difficult for sales reps to meet them.
  • Inconsistent feedback loops: Managers struggle to coach and support reps effectively
  • Compliance gaps: Manual processes are audit-heavy and unreliable

These issues don’t just affect productivity—they erode trust, delay decisions, and increase revenue leakage.

What a Mobile-First Sales App in Healthcare Should Deliver

According to Deloitte’s 2025 Global Healthcare Executive Outlook, organizations are prioritizing digital tools to reduce burnout, drive efficiency, and enable real-time collaboration. A mobile-first sales app in healthcare is a critical part of this shift—especially for hybrid field teams dealing with fragmented systems and growing compliance demands.

Core Features of a Mobile-First Sales App in Healthcare

1. Smart Visit Planning & Route Optimization

Field reps can plan high-impact visits, reduce travel time, and log interactions efficiently. Geo-tagged entries ensure field activity transparency.

2. In-App KYC & E-Detailing

According to Viseven, over 60% of HCPs prefer on-demand digital content over live rep interactions, and self-detailing can increase engagement up to 3x compared to traditional methods.
By enabling self-detailing within the mobile app, reps can deliver compliance-approved content, enable interactive, personalized detailing during or after HCP visits, and give HCPs control over when and how they engage.

3. Real-Time Escalation & Commission Tracking

Track escalation tickets and incentive eligibility on the go, reducing back-and-forth and improving rep satisfaction.

4. Centralized Knowledge Hub

Push product updates, training videos, and compliance checklists—directly to reps’ devices. Maintain alignment across distributed teams. 

5. Live Dashboards for Performance Tracking

Sales leaders can view territory-wise performance, rep productivity, and engagement trends instantly, enabling proactive decision-making.

Case in Point: Digitizing Sales for a Leading Pharma Firm

Mantra Labs partnered with a top Indian pharma firm to streamline pharmacy workflows inside their ecosystem. 

The Challenge:

  • Pharmacists were struggling with operational inefficiencies that directly impacted patient care and satisfaction. 
  • Delays in prescription fulfillment were becoming increasingly common due to a lack of real-time inventory visibility and manual processing bottlenecks. 
  • Critical stock-out alerts were either missed or delayed, leading to unavailability of essential medicines when needed. 
  • Additionally, communication gaps between pharmacists and prescribing doctors led to frequent clarifications, rework, and slow turnaround times—affecting both speed and accuracy in dispensing medication. 

These challenges not only disrupted the pharmacy workflow but also created a ripple effect across the wider care delivery ecosystem.

Our Solution:

We designed a custom digital pharmacy module with:

  • Inventory Management: Centralized tracking of sales, purchases, returns, and expiry alerts
  • Revenue Snapshot: Real-time tracking of dues, payments, and cash flow
  • ShortBook Dashboard: Stock views by medicine, distributor, and manufacturer
  • Smart Reporting: Instant downloadable reports for accounts, stock, and sales

Business Impact:

  • 2x faster prescription fulfillment, reducing wait times and improving patient experience
  • 27% reduction in stock-out incidents through real-time alerts and inventory visibility
  • 81% reduction in manual errors, thanks to automation and real-time dashboards
  • Streamlined doctor-pharmacy coordination, leading to fewer clarifications and faster dispensing

Integration Is Key

A mobile-first sales app in healthcare is as strong as the ecosystem it fits into. Mantra Labs ensures seamless integration with:

  • CRM systems for lead and pipeline tracking
  • HRMS for leave, attendance, and performance sync
  • LMS to deliver ongoing training
  • Product Catalogs to support detailing and onboarding

Ready to Empower Your Sales Teams?

From lead capture to conversion, Mantra Labs helps you automate, streamline, and accelerate every step of the sales journey. 

Whether you’re managing field agents, handling complex product configurations, or tracking customer interactions — we bring the tech & domain expertise to cut manual effort and boost productivity.

Let’s simplify your sales workflows. Book a quick call.

Further Reading: How Smarter Sales Apps Are Reinventing the Frontlines of Insurance Distribution

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