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How to Troubleshoot and Fix Intermittent Build Failures in automation pipeline : Real-Time Example included (for SDETs)
Scenario based interview question based on a CI/CD pipeline for your test automation interview-
Interviewer:
Let’s say you’re working as an SDET, and the CI/CD pipeline of your project has been running for some time.
Recently, you’ve noticed that the build is failing intermittently during the integration tests phase. The failures happen unpredictably — sometimes the tests pass, and sometimes they don’t — without any apparent changes in the codebase.
How would you approach identifying and resolving the issue?
Answer:
As an SDET, my first approach would be to gather as much information as possible to diagnose the issue. Here’s how I would go about it:
1. First, i will check the build Logs, i would start by reviewing the CI/CD pipeline logs, specifically the integration test phase. I would look for patterns, errors, or inconsistencies that could point to a specific failure.
Is it always the same test failing?
Are there any environment-related errors, like connectivity issues or missing dependencies?
