Flaky Test
/ˈfleɪki test/
Definition
A test that produces inconsistent results without code changes — sometimes passing, sometimes failing, due to timing issues.
Example in context
"12 flaky tests fail intermittently in CI — we're quarantining them to fix the nondeterminism."
Practice this term
Master Flaky Test in context by working through exercises in the Testing & QA module. You'll see the term used in real engineering scenarios with multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching drills.