Talk Python To Me #429: Taming Flaky Tests
Sep 11, 2023
Gregory Kapfhammer and Owain Parry discuss taming flaky tests in software development. They cover topics such as understanding flaky tests, common causes, handling test order dependencies, psychological impact of flaky tests on developers, and strategies for dealing with flaky tests.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Understanding Flaky Tests and Their Impact
04:40 • 8min
Analyzing the Impact of Flaky Tests and the Common Causes
12:34 • 3min
Handling Flaky Tests and Test Order Dependencies
15:49 • 10min
The Psychological Impact of Flaky Tests and Its Effects on Developers
26:01 • 5min
Dealing with Flaky Tests
31:30 • 19min
Using 'pi test randomly' Plugin for Test Cleaning
50:53 • 14min
Recommended Libraries for Code Metrics
01:05:01 • 4min