How do you eliminate flaky tests in large CI/CD pipelines?

Updated May 6, 2026

Short answer

By isolating tests, removing shared state, and stabilizing async operations.

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Flaky tests often arise from timing issues, shared state, or external dependencies. Solutions include retry strategies, deterministic mocks, better isolation, and improved CI observability.

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