Recording and replaying user scenarios

Recording and replaying user scenarios in JMeter can be done using the HTTP(S) Test Script Recorder. The steps to set this up are:

1. Add the HTTP(S) Test Script Recorder: Right-click on the WorkBench and select "Add" -> "Non-Test Elements" -> "HTTP(S) Test Script Recorder". This will add a new HTTP(S) Test Script Recorder element to the test plan.

2. Configure the Recorder: In the HTTP(S) Test Script Recorder element, you can configure the settings for the proxy, such as the port number, target controller, and the HTTPS domains to be excluded.

3. Start the Recorder: Click on the "Start" button in the HTTP(S) Test Script Recorder element to start the recording.

4. Perform actions in the browser: Open a new browser window and perform the actions that you want to record. For example, if you want to record a scenario where a user logs into an application, open the login page, enter the username and password, and click the "Submit" button.

5. Stop the Recorder: After performing the actions, stop the recording by clicking the "Stop" button in the HTTP(S) Test Script Recorder element.

6. Verify the recorded actions: Verify that the recorded actions are correct and that all the requests have been captured.

7. Save the recorded actions: Save the recorded actions by clicking on "File" -> "Save" or "Save As".

8. Run the test: Right-click on the Thread Group and select "Start". This will start the test and replay the recorded actions.

The recorded actions can be edited and modified as needed before replaying the test. For example, you can change the number of users, add assertions to validate the responses, or add timers to simulate realistic user behavior.

These are the basic steps for recording and replaying user scenarios using the HTTP(S) Test Script Recorder in JMeter. This feature is particularly useful for quickly creating a test plan without having to manually enter all the requests.