condition-based-waiting

Polling resolves flaky tests by repeatedly executing a condition callback until it returns true or a timeout is reached. This verifies actual application state changes instead of relying on arbitrary sleep delays that cause timing inconsistencies.

Wait for background processes by implementing a generic polling function that accepts a condition callback. Instead of using fixed setTimeout delays, the test polls for the specific state change to become true before proceeding with execution.

Eliminate timing dependencies by using condition-based polling instead of arbitrary timeouts. This technique targets race conditions directly by verifying that a specific condition is met, significantly reducing test failures caused by timing inconsistencies.

Yes, resolving race conditions requires a generic polling function that accepts a condition callback and a timeout parameter. This setup ensures reliable state verification by continuously checking for actual state changes rather than relying on fixed sleep intervals.

Intermittent failures occur because arbitrary timeouts cannot account for race conditions. Replacing fixed waits with condition-based polling ensures the test waits for the user isLoggedIn state to actually become true before proceeding.