Course Summary

The BlazeMeter Mock Services feature lets you dynamically create mock services that remove constraints and dependencies by standing in for external or internal resources that may not be readily available.

The Introduction to Mock Services course uses a combination of on-screen reading, video demonstrations, guided exercises, and a final exam to teach you how to leverage mock services in BlazeMeter to eliminate dependencies and constraints and to enable continuous shift left testing.

In this course, we will:

• Describe the concepts behind mock services and key use cases.
• Demonstrate how to import and build a shared repository of transactions.
• Explain the best practices for creating and deploying mock services.
• Guide you as you create and deploy your own mock service through interactive exercises.

Instructor

Paul O'Kelly

Course Format

Textual and video learning components. Two guided exercises, exam.

Exercises

This course includes 2 exercise modules. Estimated duration: 45 min.

Required Software

The Introduction to Mock Services course requires access to a BlazeMeter account.

Course Modules and Durations

1. ​Mock Services Introduction - 20 min
2. Working with Transactions - 25 min
3. Working with Mock Services - 30 min
4. Exercise 1: Install the Digital Bank Demo Application - 15 min
5. Exercise 2: Use a Mock Service to Simulate an Unavailable System - 30 min
6. Exam

Total estimated duration: 2 hours

Course Completion Criteria

This course contains a final exam.

To complete the course, you must pass the final exam with a score of 80% or higher.

Upon completion, you will receive:

A certificate validating the course completion. The Mock Services Savvy badge, Value: 800 points.

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