AI's "overnight" solution for our flaky tests took two weeks to adopt

· Thoughtbot · June 22, 2026, 12:18 a.m.
Summary
The blog post discusses the experience of dealing with flaky tests in software development, highlighting a solution that initially seemed like a quick fix but required two weeks to implement effectively. It reflects on the challenges faced and the eventual resolution found by the author, Claude, at Thoughtbot.
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