Endurance Testing

Endurance Testing is a type of performance testing that evaluates a system's ability to sustain a significant load over an extended, continuous period. The goal is to verify that the application remains stable and performs reliably over time without experiencing memory leaks, resource exhaustion, or other degradation.

Example: A streaming service performs Endurance Testing by simulating a continuous load of thousands of concurrent users for 24 to 72 hours straight. The testing team monitors key performance metrics like memory usage, CPU utilization, and response times throughout the test. They look for signs of performance degradation over time, such as a gradual increase in memory consumption, which could indicate a memory leak and lead to a system crash.