Benjamin Cane • 1/23/2026

Performance testing without a target is like running a race with no finish line

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This article argues that performance testing is meaningless without predefined targets. It details how to set realistic performance goals, especially for new systems, by collaborating with business teams, understanding growth expectations, and system criticality. It also emphasizes adding a performance buffer, continuously monitoring production, and adjusting targets as traffic and applications evolve.

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