# Performance Testing Checklist

## Test Planning

- [ ] Define performance goals
- [ ] Identify critical paths
- [ ] Determine test scenarios
- [ ] Set baseline metrics

## Test Setup

- [ ] Production-like environment
- [ ] Realistic test data
- [ ] Proper warm-up period
- [ ] Isolated test environment

## Metrics

- [ ] Response time (p50, p95, p99)
- [ ] Throughput (requests/sec)
- [ ] Error rate
- [ ] Resource utilization

## Load Patterns

- [ ] Steady state
- [ ] Ramp up
- [ ] Spike testing
- [ ] Soak testing

## Analysis

- [ ] Identify bottlenecks
- [ ] Compare to baseline
- [ ] Document findings
- [ ] Create action items
