1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Performance testing often fails for one simple reason: teams can’t see where the slowdown actually happens. In this episode, we explore Locust load testing and why Python-based performance testing is becoming the go-to choice for modern DevOps, QA, and SRE teams. You’ll learn how Locust enables highly realistic user behavior, massive concurrency, and distributed load testing — without the overhead of traditional enterprise tools. We also dive into: Why Python works so well for AI-assisted load testing How Locust fits naturally into CI/CD and GitHub Actions The real difference between load testing vs performance testing How observability and end-to-end tracing eliminate guesswork Common performance testing mistakes even experienced teams make Whether you’re a software tester, automation engineer, or QA leader looking to shift-left performance testing, this conversation will help you design smarter tests and catch scalability issues before your users do. TestGuild Automation Testing Podcast https://testguild.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/39720365/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/39720365