Name: Advanced Performance Testing & Team's Clarity in Test Automation
Start: 2025-12-09T18:00:00+02:00
End: 2025-12-09T21:00:00+02:00
Location: OK!Thess

Dear members,

We would like to invite you to our next meetup with 2 interesting talks!

📆 Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
⏰ Time: 18:00
📍 Location: OK!Thess, Komotinis 2, Thessaloniki

Talk #1
***Beyond JMeter: From Simple Gatling Implementations to Advanced Techniques, gRPC Performance & Live Monitoring*** by [Varvara Menta](https://www.linkedin.com/in/varvara-menta-8a4ab78a/) & [Rafail Tatsis](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafail-tatsis/)

*In this talk, we will walk through the full evolution of building performance tests with Gatling, starting from simple implementations and progressing to advanced, real-world engineering techniques.*
*We begin with an introduction to Gatling and a structured JMeter vs Gatling comparison, highlighting key architectural differences, strengths, limitations, and the decision criteria for choosing the right tool.*
*We then explore Gatling’s core concepts—from initial implementation to execution workflows—and discuss how to design maintainable and scalable load-testing suites.*
*As we move into advanced territory, we will cover:*

* *performance testing gRPC services and how to address their unique challenges*
* *implementing a Custom Data Writer for InfluxDB*
* *generating requests by leveraging developers’ code as a dependency*

*A key highlight of the session is live performance monitoring using InfluxDB & Grafana, including practical guidance on creating meaningful dashboards and interpreting metrics during active test runs.*
*Join us for a comprehensive session and discover how performance testing can go truly beyond JMeter with modern tooling, deeper insights, and scalable engineering practices.*

Talk #2
**Boosting Your Team's Clarity in Test Automation with Allure Reporting** by [Tasos Tilsizoglou](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tasostilsi/)

*Discover how Allure reporting can transform raw test data into clear, actionable insights. In this session, we’ll explore the features and benefits of Allure, from its intuitive visual reports to its integration with popular testing frameworks. Whether you’re new to test automation or looking to enhance your reporting process, this presentation will show you how Allure can help streamline your testing workflow and make your results more accessible to stakeholders.*

🙏 Thanks to Our Sponsors:
We extend our sincere gratitude to our generous sponsors, presented in alphabetical order: [Chubb](https://www.chubb.com/), [NetCompany-Intrasoft](https://www.netcompany-intrasoft.com/), [Noris Greece](https://www.noris.gr/) and [Onelity](https://onelity.com/). Each sponsor will be hosting a booth at the venue, offering an excellent chance for you to explore intriguing opportunities and promotions. We encourage you to stop by and engage with them!

🍻 Drinks & 🍕 Pizza:
Courtesy of our sponsors, enjoy a selection of drinks and pizza while networking and exchanging ideas.
This event is the perfect chance to broaden your knowledge, engage in meaningful conversations with peers and enjoy a pleasant evening in good company.

💬 Communication channels:
**!NEW Discord**: We created a Discord channel to foster collaboration and share updates. Feel free to join us at [https://discord.gg/cc4HHTBzB3](https://discord.gg/cc4HHTBzB3)
**Proposals for presentations**: [https://tinyurl.com/y6nm4l9w](https://tinyurl.com/y6nm4l9w)
**LinkedIn**: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/thessaloniki-software-qa-meetup](https://www.linkedin.com/company/thessaloniki-software-qa-meetup)
**Facebook**: [https://www.facebook.com/qathess](https://www.facebook.com/qathess)
**Youtube** (our channel with all recorded Meetups): [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR1rzqdpXAULJYO66RpX19A](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR1rzqdpXAULJYO66RpX19A)

Don’t miss this opportunity to develop your skills and connect with others in the field. Please RSVP to reserve your spot!

Best regards,
The Organizers

John Pourdanis

Maria Olga Raimondo

Georgios Manolis

Konstantinos Loupos

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