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RedLine13 provides the ability to run several different types of tests on our platform by filing out only a few basic details and clicking “Start Test<\/em>“. However, we also provide the capability for you to write your own code-based custom load tests in PHP<\/a>, NodeJS<\/a>, or Python<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting Started<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To run a Custom test on RedLine13, begin by logging into your account, clicking on \u201cStart Test<\/em>\u201c, and then navigating to the \u201cCustom Test<\/em>\u201d tab:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Select \u201cCustom Test<\/em>\u201d from the available test types.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Running Your First Custom Test<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In order to run a custom test on RedLine13, you will need to have a test plan script prepared beforehand. We have some sample custom test source code hosted on GitHub that can help illustrate by example. These open-source examples can be used as a starting point and modified when developing your own tests. In addition to the resources below, we also have a blog post<\/a> which covers getting started with custom load tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PHP<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 You can find an example PHP test harness here on GitHub<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NodeJS<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 You can find an example NodeJS test harness here on GitHub<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Python<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 You can find an example NodeJS test harness here on GitHub<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you have your test plan script prepared, you will need to upload and configure your test on RedLine13:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Basic options for starting a custom test on RedLine13.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
  1. Upload your test plan script as your “Custom File<\/em>” to RedLine13 as depicted above.<\/li>
  2. Specify the number of load generator servers you wish to run your test from.<\/li>
  3. Upload any attachments (e.g., CSV files) as \u201cExtra Files<\/a><\/em>\u201c.<\/li>
  4. Click on \u201cStart Test<\/em>\u201c.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Field Descriptions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    Field<\/strong><\/td>Description<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Custom File<\/td>This is where your custom PHP, NodeJS, or Python test script source file will be uploaded.<\/td><\/tr>
    Number of Users<\/td>This will be the total number of users to simulate.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Under “Advanced Custom Test Options<\/em>” we provide the ability to select between a PHP, NodeJS, or Python test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Test type can be selected under advanced custom test options.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Specific here for NodeJS tests is the ability to enable the “Node Version Manager<\/em>“. We recommend that you utilize this for your NodeJS tests, and that you select version 8.*<\/em> or higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    It is recommended that Node version 8.* or higher is selected for NodeJS tests.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Sample Custom Test Source Code<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    We also have some sample custom test source code hosted on GitHub that can help illustrate by example. You can also feel free to modify these open-source examples when developing your own tests. In addition to the resources below, we also have a blog post<\/a> which covers getting started with custom load tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    PHP<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 You can find an example PHP test harness here on GitHub<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    NodeJS<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 You can find an example NodeJS test harness here on GitHub<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Python<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 You can find an example NodeJS test harness here on GitHub<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    PHP Custom Tests<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Each custom load test type has its own unique requirements to successfully run on RedLine13. There are two ways to submit a custom PHP load test:<\/p>\n\n\n\n