Playwright's guide to fixing flaky tests: 8 common causes and solutions

Playwright defines a flaky test as one that fails and then passes on a retry without any code change. The article outlines eight frequent reasons for such unreliable tests, such as using hard-coded timeouts or reading element states before they are ready. It advises against simply using retries, which mask the problem, and instead recommends specific fixes from the Playwright documentation. These solutions include using assertions that wait for conditions and employing new features like test locks and random test shuffling. The goal is to help developers identify root causes and implement stable fixes.