%% date:: [[2022-10-17]] %% # [[Load Test Types]] A load test type describes the parameters under which traffic is generated against an application, such as: ^594e45 - [[Load Profile]] - [[Load distribution]] - [[Load test duration]] - [[Load test ramp-up]] - [[User concurrency|Concurrency]] - [[Throughput]] <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ypli_y3UryU" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> A load test type is like a default template with certain configurations of the parameters above, used as shorthand for communicating the general form or purpose of testing. Just because there are some set templates, however, doesn't mean they should be adopted blindly. The best practice is to use these templates as a guide, and tweak them to get something that addresses your project's needs. ## [[Shakeout Test]] ## [[Load Testing|Load Test]] ## [[Soak Test]] ## [[Stress Test]]