Testing & QA

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Flaky Test" mean?

A test that produces inconsistent results without code changes — sometimes passing, sometimes failing, due to timing issues.

How do you pronounce "Flaky Test"?

"Flaky Test" is pronounced /ˈfleɪki test/.

Can you use "Flaky Test" in a sentence?

"12 flaky tests fail intermittently in CI — we're quarantining them to fix the nondeterminism."