How to define max response time - for test

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Test server request limitation

Is there any way to set max response time?

For example - if you want to test if the server don’t answer after a fixed number of inquiries.

I want to define it in a test. Best without Javascript settimeout.

2

Hey @flippiflappi :wave:

Could you clarify the question more and add more context, please?

There are checks that you can do against the response time, for a set value you would like it be be below, above, within etc.

pm.test("Response time is less than 200ms", function () {
    pm.expect(pm.response.responseTime).to.be.below(200);
});

pm.test("Response time is more than 200ms", function () {
    pm.expect(pm.response.responseTime).to.be.above(200);
});

pm.test("Response time is with 200ms and 500ms", function () {
    pm.expect(pm.response.responseTime).to.be.within(200, 500);
});
3

It’s not about testing how long the response was.
If the response takes too long, you should start doing something. So say, max response so long - do that …
→ max response time for pm.sendRequest

4

Without more extensive details of what you are trying to do - The only solution that people will be able to offer is just guessing what you’re trying to achieve.

I would suggest looking through this guide and editing the original question and provide all the details.

5

I’ve tried to use this and it seems it will still wait for the response of the API before failing the test? Is there a way like if it reach the limit it will already fail the test? Or still it will need to rely on the response being completed?