Taurus and JMeter

Taurus is an automation framework designed to streamline performance and functional testing. The tool simplifies executing load tests using JMeter and other testing utilities.

Framework Overview

Taurus supports multiple load testing tools, prominently featuring JMeter and Gatling for test execution across different platforms.

Installation

Platform-specific installation instructions are available on the official Taurus website. Common installation methods include:

# Using pip
pip install bzt

# Using Homebrew (macOS)
brew install bzt

JMeter Execution

Users can run existing JMeter test files through a straightforward command:

bzt PerformanceTestPlanMemoryThread.jmx

This launches Taurus’s built-in dashboard displaying comprehensive testing metrics including:

• Current virtual users
• Response times
• Throughput
• Error rates

YAML-Based Configuration

Rather than manually building JMeter test plans, developers can write configuration files using YAML syntax:

execution:
  - concurrency: 50
    hold-for: 20m
    scenario: simple-test

scenarios:
  simple-test:
    requests:
      - url: http://dummy.com/page1
      - url: http://dummy.com/page2

This example tests dummy.com with 50 concurrent users for approximately 20 minutes across two pages.

Advanced Capabilities

BlazeMeter Integration

Taurus supports BlazeMeter integration for:

• Cloud-based test execution
• Enhanced reporting
• Distributed load generation

modules:
  blazemeter:
    token: your-api-token
    test: My Test
    project: My Project

Jenkins Integration

Integrate Taurus with Jenkins for continuous delivery pipelines:

reporting:
  - module: junit-xml
    filename: results.xml

Key Benefits

• Simplified execution: Run complex tests with simple commands
• Multiple tool support: Works with JMeter, Gatling, Locust, and more
• YAML configuration: Human-readable test definitions
• Real-time dashboard: Monitor tests as they execute
• CI/CD friendly: Easy integration with build pipelines

Further Reading

• Taurus JMeter Documentation
• Taurus Installation Guide