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diff --git a/doc/development/testing_guide/end_to_end/feature_flags.md b/doc/development/testing_guide/end_to_end/feature_flags.md index 48157a961e1..238b1ccd8f9 100644 --- a/doc/development/testing_guide/end_to_end/feature_flags.md +++ b/doc/development/testing_guide/end_to_end/feature_flags.md @@ -144,6 +144,14 @@ end After the feature flag is removed, clean up the resource class and delete the variable. All methods should use the condition procedures of the now-default state. +## Managing flakiness due to caching + +All application settings, and all feature flags, are cached inside GitLab for one minute. +All caching is disabled during testing, except on static environments. + +When a test changes a feature flag, it can cause flaky behavior if elements are visible only with an +active feature flag. To circumvent this behavior, add a wait for elements behind a feature flag. + ## Running a scenario with a feature flag enabled It's also possible to run an entire scenario with a feature flag enabled, without having to edit |