Learn about load testing Node.js applications in this 27-minute conference talk from js.la in January 2017. Explore the concept of load testing, its importance, and what happens to applications under stress. Discover the goals and key metrics of load testing, and gain insights into product services and popular libraries like Artillery. Dive into best practices for load testing, including understanding HTTP response codes and response times. Find out when to conduct load tests and get answers to common questions. Presented by Jad Meouchy, this talk provides valuable knowledge for developers looking to optimize their Node.js application performance under heavy loads.