Smoke Test vs Load Test vs Soak Test for APIs
Know when to run API smoke, load, and soak tests — different RPS, duration, and questions — and how to configure each profile in practice.
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Know when to run API smoke, load, and soak tests — different RPS, duration, and questions — and how to configure each profile in practice.
Learn what ramp-up means in API load testing, how it differs from duration and target RPS, and how to choose ramp-up seconds in Loadcurl.
Clear definitions of load, stress, and performance testing for APIs — when to use each, what metrics matter, and how to design safe test profiles.
Learn what API load testing is, why it matters, how RPS and latency percentiles work, and how to run your first HTTP load test from a dashboard.