How do you handle flaky tests?

Short answer: Investigate and fix root causes (race conditions, timing issues). Avoid reliance on external systems or use mocks. Add retries with caution. Isolate tests to ensure no shared state. Monitor flaky tests separately to prioritize fixes. Scenario-Based / Behavioral Questions

Say this in the interview

1. Define — one clear sentence (the short answer above).
2. Example — relate it to a project like ShopNest or your real work.
3. Trade-off — when you would not use it.