A three second delay can cost users-Performance testing is not optional!
Do you test early or wait until the end?
When was it optional? 
It’s not because companies didn’t do it, it made it optional, it’s always been “mandatory”, they just didn’t care for it or didn’t know how to do it 
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Maybe my 2cents about your post: it’s very chatgpt outcome like.
Lately chatgpt has been spitting a lot of bullet points with checkmarks: 
So when I opened it, I instantly though ow a chatgpt message. I’m not sure if it is or not but it’s defo what people think these days.
Whole team needs to be aware of performance - it is not a QA-only task. For many of my applications, a three second delay would be incredible and a responsible business analyst and architect would strive for mutual understanding to ensure that requirements are properly captured in the first place. All else being equal, a fast response is more expensive than a slow one - can the client really afford the fastest or will something else need to slip? Who is telling users that almost instantaneous response is feasible for every single application I wonder, could it be exposure to multibillion pound companies with vast data centres for example? Because I feel that is setting expectations a little high for the average business
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The same posts appear on Reddit from this account. I hope I’m wrong but it does come across as a bot or gearing towards some kind of product/marketing/brand somewhere.
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Haha! I guess I should have said “often treated as optional” rather than truly behind one. But yeah, I have seen teams either skip it or push it to the last minute, only to realize why it’s essential.
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Totally agree that performance isn’t just QA’s responsibility, it’s a team effort. I think user expectations have evolved because tech companies setting the bar so high. A three-second delay might not be a deal breaker but for some it can make or break user experience. It really comes down to context, budget and business priorities.
@olly_f @kristof haha, I am actually new on reddit, no bots, no marketing just sharing insights and discussions over platforms. I like bringing conversations to different spaces where testers hang out, appreciate you pointing it out, though!
I guess i know now how not to look like a bot, I will make sure to engage in more direct conversations and share insights in a way that fosters interaction within the Club. Apologies.
No apologies required. I’ve been in the same boat. 
It’s really hard these days because everybody will instantly assume it’s chatGPT like. Especially if you use it and you get the same style of output.
It learns from us afterall
Sorry on my part! I didn’t mean to be unwelcoming at all! It’s just hard to tell who’s real these days I guess! 