Advances in Full-Link Stress Testing Technology for Cloud-Native Information System

Amidst the ongoing digital transformation, enterprises are progressively adopting microservice architectures to achieve greater flexibility and resilience. Nevertheless, this shift introduces considerable complexity to system testing. This paper presents a comprehensive review of full-link stress testing, a methodology designed to evaluate system performance boundaries within production environments, utilizing production-grade business data and realistic traffic simulations. We begin by discussing the major limitations of traditional stress testing methods, particularly regarding environmental discrepancies, cost efficiency, and risk management. Following this, we examine a typical implementation framework for full-link stress testing, detailing phases from initial planning and monitoring to post-test analysis, ensuring rigorous and accurate evaluation. Key technical challenges, such as test environment adaptation, automated link management, and data preprocessing, are analyzed, with tailored solutions summarized for each. Finally, we explore the growing role of full-link stress testing in enhancing enterprise performance optimization and business continuity, underscoring its significance in supporting scalable and resilient architectures amid digital transformation.