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+## Notes on load testing
+
+### Checklist
+
+* [ ] I have created a test-plan with a hypothesis and documented my method so I can share it with the project team.
+* [ ] I'm using a performance testing tool such as jMeter, LoadRunner or Gattling
+* [ ] My environment is hosted in an isolated and repeatable environment
+* [ ] I have extended or removed memory limits / quotas
+* [ ] I have created my own function and understand the difference between AfterBurn and the default watchdog mode.
+* [ ] I have turned off `write_debug` and `read_debug` so that the logs for the function are kept sparse
+* [ ] I am monitoring / collecting logs from the core services and function under test
+* [ ] I am monitoring the system for feedback through Prometheus and / or Grafana - i.e. throughput and 200/500 errors
+
+### Common mistakes for performance-testing a project:
+
+* Using an inappropriate method
+
+There is a differnce between performance testing and Denial of Service DoS attacks. Use tools which allow a gradual ramp-up and controlled conditions such as jMeter, LoadRunner or Gattling.
+
+* Choosing an inappropriate test environment
+
+Do not try to performance test OpenFaaS on your laptop within a VM - this carries an overhead of virtualisation and will likely cause contention.
+
+The test environment needs to replicate the production environment you are likely to use. Take note that most AWS virtual machines are subject to CPU throttling and a credits system which will make performance testing hard and unscientific.
+
+* Poor choice of test function
+
+There are several sample functions provided in the project, but that does not automatically qualify them for benchmarking or load-testing. It's important to create your own function and understand exactly what is being put into it so you can measure it efficiently.
+
+* Ignoring CPU / memory limits
+
+OpenFaaS enforces memory limits on core services. If you are going to perform a high load test you will want to extend these beyond the defaults or remove them completely.
+