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Taming Flaky Tests: Trisha Gee on Developer Productivity and Testing Best Practices

Engineering Culture by InfoQ

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Taming Flaky Tests

This chapter explores the pervasive issue of flaky tests in software development, identifying their impact on codebase reliability and developer productivity. It highlights the common challenges developers face in managing non-deterministic tests, particularly in integration and UI scenarios, and underscores the importance of addressing these failures. The conversation offers strategies for optimizing test design and emphasizes the need for clear communication about flaky tests to maintain team morale and commitment to quality.

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