How much should we rely on our skill set and how should we upskill for this process unfraking ?
How can we assess and improve our current test suite to identify and fix bad test designs that contribute to flakiness?
Based on your experience with the “Learn Cypress.io” community, what are the most common misconceptions about test flakiness among testers?
How to handle the frequent changes in the application which causes the test flakiness ?
What are some common signs that indicate your test suite is in need of serious improvement, and how can you identify the root causes of these issues?
Are there any tools or automation techniques that can help maintain the health of your test suite over time and prevent it from becoming a mess again?
Can you share any personal experiences where addressing test flakiness significantly improved the testing process for your own projects?
What is the most common error in code, the environment, etc. that can induce flakiness in a test?
What role does proper test data management play in reducing test flakes, and how can teams ensure that their test data is consistent and reliable?
What is a realistic outcome in terms of reducing percentages of flaky tests run?
How can we determine that our tests are not necessarily bad written or flaky, but our system or application is in fact the one having issues so we need to change out testing type or scope?
What are the most common root causes of test flakiness that you’ve encountered in your experience with Cypress.io and Playwright?
What are your thoughts on no code automation tools like Tricentis Tosca?
Hi ,
From your experience, you might notice that a test suite requires attention when tests start behaving inconsistently, especially in CI environments. When your team begins to spend more time fixing tests than building new ones, it’s a clear sign of trouble. Another signal is when tests take too long to run, making quick iterations difficult.
You’ve likely also observed hesitation in adding new tests due to fear of breaking existing ones—these are all cues for refactoring.
You’ve probably encountered situations where tests fail due to issues in the application, like race conditions or unhandled exceptions. This is app flakiness. It’s crucial to distinguish this from test flakiness because fixing tests won’t solve underlying app issues. By focusing on app stability, you’ve seen that tests become more reliable, reducing time spent on test maintenance.
If you are a tester, you might have experienced challenges with network variability, insufficient resources, or unstable dependencies.
To mitigate these, isolating environments using Docker or similar tools, mocking external services, and ensuring adequate resources in your CI setup can help. This approach has likely helped you achieve more consistent test results.
Hi,
I would say that based on your testing experience, you’d prioritize by analyzing failure patterns and focusing on tests with high failure rates but low impact.
Removing or rewriting these first can stabilize the suite. You probably look at redundancy as well, removing tests that don’t add unique value, freeing up time for more meaningful testing.
Hi,
I Would love to answer this on behalf of the speaker as, drawing from practice, the speaker highlighted that breaking down complex tests into smaller, focused units can help. You’ve likely used strategies like the Page Object Model or Screenplay Pattern to reduce tight coupling with UI elements. You might also favor using helper methods and utilities to avoid code duplication and keep tests DRY (Don’t Repeat Yourself).
Hey,
Being testers, you might have probably used tools like Cypress Dashboard or Playwright’s built-in tools for analyzing flaky tests. Refactoring with patterns like Page Objects and collaborating with developers to identify root causes have been your go-to techniques. Code reviews focusing on test architecture are another strategy you might employ.
Hi,
From your experience, you know that improving team culture and reducing flakiness go hand in hand. You’ve seen that a quality-focused culture helps in tackling test flakiness more effectively while fixing flaky tests boosts team confidence. Balancing both is crucial for long-term success.