JMeter is a popular tool for performance testing, known for its user-friendly GUI that allows the use of elements like Thread Groups and Samplers to build test scripts.
However, running tests in GUI mode can negatively affect performance due to high CPU and memory usage.
To mitigate these issues, it's recommended to execute JMeter scripts in Non-GUI mode, although this comes at the cost of reduced analysis efficiency.
To address this, the UbikLoadPack Observability plugin enables monitoring of JMeter CLI performance tests from a browser without using the GUI.
It provides key performance indicators (KPIs) via an endpoint compatible with tools like Prometheus and allows real-time result analysis.
The plugin installation involves adding the plugin to JMeter, configuring it as a listener, and adjusting settings as needed.
This plugin aids in analyzing test results by plotting metrics such as average and maximum response, percentiles, error percentage, and throughput on user-friendly graphs.
It provides a comprehensive view of test metrics, helping users make informed decisions about their websites or applications.