fix-flaky-tests

Fix flaky Playwright tests by performing root-cause analysis through structured workflows that reproduce failures, classify root causes like timing or state leakage, and apply targeted fixes with verification steps to ensure test stability.

Intermittent Playwright test failures are caused by timing issues, state leakage, race conditions, selector fragility, environment inconsistencies, or evidence gaps. Identifying the specific category through pattern observation allows applying the correct targeted fix.

Diagnose flaky test root causes by running a few iterations to observe failure patterns, then classifying the behavior into categories like race conditions or selector fragility to determine the appropriate evidence-backed remediation.

The workflow is specifically designed for Playwright test stability. It enforces safe practices with evidence-backed methods and a remediation checklist tailored to diagnosing and fixing intermittent failures within the Playwright automation testing framework.

Prevent flaky tests from recurring by applying a remediation checklist and verifying stability with repeat runs. Guardrails ensure the targeted fixes hold over time and maintain long-term test stability against race conditions and state leakage.