This conference talk from Conf42 DevOps 2025 features Mike Morgan sharing comprehensive strategies for dealing with flaky tests in continuous testing environments. Learn what makes tests unreliable and understand their significant impact on development workflows. Discover practical approaches for isolating and identifying problematic tests, optimizing test design for reliability, stabilizing testing environments, and implementing effective monitoring tools. The 44-minute presentation also covers how to build a reliability-focused culture within development teams. The talk is structured in clear chapters covering everything from fundamental concepts to advanced implementation strategies, making it valuable for DevOps professionals looking to improve their testing reliability.
Tackling Flaky Tests: Strategies for Reliability in Continuous Testing
Overview
Syllabus
00:00 Introduction and Speaker Background
01:10 Understanding Flaky Tests
02:33 Impact of Flaky Tests
07:03 Strategies to Address Flaky Tests
07:11 Isolating and Identifying Flaky Tests
12:08 Optimizing Test Design and Implementation
19:55 Improving Testing Environment Stability
30:06 Leveraging Test Management and Monitoring Tools
37:19 Fostering a Reliability Culture
42:34 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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