How do I write a Jmeter script without using the GUI?

Is there a way to c开发者_高级运维reate a JMeter test plan without going through the GUI?

I.E. can you create a script with pure code?

In a way - yes. You can create the JMX file in a text editor, but it would require knowing what every component needs.

You're better off creating in GUI mode and modifying the JMX file manually as needed.

Yes it's possible to write a test plan just by writing JAVA code. The key classes to look into are: StandardJMeterEngine - the main class which configures the Test Plan and executes it HashTree - a special collection which holds Test Plan elements A minimum of JMeter Controllers necessary to run the test.

Reference: http://blazemeter.com/blog/5-ways-launch-jmeter-test-without-using-jmeter-gui

I can write and run JMeter without GUI. JMeter use JMX file, as you can here.

Not entirely sure why you would want to write a JMX in this way? ... But yes, entirely possible if you understand the structure of the document.

You could use any basic text editor to achieve this (notepad / notepad++ for example).

A JMX file is a saved JMeter project in XML format. ~ Ref

Depending on your needs you could the browser editor from the JMeter Plugins website.

jmeter-plugins.org/editor/

Or simply save a basic JMX as a template and spend loads of time learning the structure, syntax and namings etc.