Automatically Collect and Display Load Testing Reports

[maxmurphySF]

What

Implement a system to collect load testing reports from the Anju load testing team and display them in Backstage. The reports are currently generated by a Jenkins job that triggers a JMeter script on EC2 and are sent via email. The goal is to automate the collection of these reports and present them in a user-friendly format within Backstage.
Implementation steps:

1. Analyze current report generation process

• Review the Jenkins job that triggers the JMeter script
• Examine the format of the email, including job link and report link

2. Determine the best method for report collection

• Evaluate creating a plugin for Jenkins that sends reports to Backstage
• Consider developing a Backstage plugin that retrieves reports from Jenkins
• Assess the feasibility of intercepting the email sent by Jenkins

3. Develop the chosen collection method

• If Jenkins plugin: Create a plugin that sends report data to Backstage
• If Backstage plugin: Develop a plugin that queries Jenkins for report data
• If email interception: Implement a secure email parsing system

4. Design and implement data storage in Backstage

• Create a database schema to store report metadata (timestamp, date, links)
• Implement data insertion and retrieval methods

5. Develop Backstage UI components

• Create a table view for displaying report links with timestamps and dates
• Implement a feature to show the latest report and a running list of previous reports
• Ensure the UI is responsive and follows Backstage design guidelines

6. Implement automated report collection

• Set up a scheduled job in Backstage to regularly check for and collect new reports
• Implement error handling and logging for the collection process

7. Add user controls

• Create UI elements for manual report refresh
• Implement filtering and sorting options for the report list

Done When

• The chosen method for report collection is implemented and functioning

• Reports are successfully being collected and stored in Backstage

• Backstage displays a table of reports with links, timestamps, and dates

• The UI shows the latest report and a running list of previous reports

• Automated collection of new reports is working as expected

• Documentation is created for:
  How the system works
  How to use the new feature in Backstage
  Troubleshooting common issues