There are a few steps you can take to reduce flakiness in UI automation scripting:

  • Make sure your test environment is stable and consistent. This means ensuring that the operating system, browsers, and any other tools or applications are up to date and configured properly

  • Use explicit waits rather than implicit waits. Implicit waits tell the automation script to wait for a certain amount of time before throwing an error if an element is not found. This can cause flakiness if the element takes longer to load than expected. Explicit waits, on the other hand, allow you to specify exactly how long to wait for an element before moving on.
  • Use retry logic in your automation script. If a test fails, your script can retry the failed step a few times before giving up and moving on to the next step. This can help reduce flakiness caused by temporary network or application issues.
  • Use robust selectors to identify elements in your automation script. Robust selectors are selectors that are not easily affected by changes in the UI, such as the id or class of an element. This will make your script less likely to break if the UI changes.
  • Avoid hard-coding values in your automation script. Hard-coded values, such as specific coordinates or exact text, can cause your script to break if the UI changes. Instead, use dynamic selectors or variables to make your script more flexible.

By following these best practices, you can help reduce the flakiness of your UI automation scripts and make them more reliable.