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fix(core-backend): control randomness to fix flaky test (#6936)
## Explanation ### Current State The `BackendWebSocketService` tests were experiencing flakiness after introducing the new ExponentialBackoff logic using Cockatiel. The random jitter in the exponential backoff algorithm was causing non-deterministic test behavior, particularly in tests that relied on precise timing control with `jest.advanceTimersByTime()`. **Symptoms:** - Tests would randomly fail with state mismatches (e.g., expecting "error" but receiving "connecting") - Reconnection attempt counts would be inconsistent - Coverage would fluctuate between runs (sometimes 99.39%, sometimes 100%) - Specific lines (456, 552-553) would intermittently miss coverage ### Solution This PR fixes all flaky tests by making the exponential backoff behavior deterministic and adjusting test timing to prevent race conditions. #### 1. Added `Math.random()` Mock to 9 Tests Mocked `Math.random()` to return `0` in tests that involve reconnection logic. This ensures Cockatiel's exponential backoff delays are predictable and consistent across test runs: - `should handle abnormal WebSocket close by triggering reconnection` - `should reset reconnect attempts after stable connection` - `should skip connect when reconnect timer is already scheduled` - `should handle WebSocket onclose during connection phase` - `should clear connection timeout in handleClose when timeout occurs then close fires` - `should not schedule multiple reconnects when scheduleReconnect called multiple times` - `should force reconnection and schedule connect` - `should skip forceReconnection when reconnect timer is already scheduled` - `should stop reconnection when isEnabled returns false during scheduled reconnect` #### 2. Timing Adjustments to Prevent Race Conditions Changed `completeAsyncOperations(10)` to `completeAsyncOperations(0)` in 6 tests to check state immediately after operations without allowing timers to execute prematurely: - `should handle WebSocket onclose during connection phase` - After simulateClose - `should clear connection timeout in handleClose when timeout occurs then close fires` - After manual close trigger - `should not schedule multiple reconnects when scheduleReconnect called multiple times` - After both close events - `should force reconnection and schedule connect` - After forceReconnection call - `should skip forceReconnection when reconnect timer is already scheduled` - After simulateError - `should skip connect when reconnect timer is already scheduled` - After simulateClose #### 3. Coverage Stability Fixed intermittent coverage issues for: - **Line 456**: Early return in `connect()` when reconnect timer is already scheduled - **Lines 552-553**: Early return in `forceReconnection()` when reconnect timer is already scheduled These lines are now consistently covered by ensuring reconnect timers remain scheduled during assertions. ### Technical Details **Exponential Backoff with Jitter:** - Cockatiel uses `Math.random()` to add jitter to prevent thundering herd problems - Without mocking, delays vary unpredictably: e.g., 500ms could become 250-750ms - With `Math.random() = 0`, delays are deterministic and tests can advance time precisely **Timing Philosophy:** - `completeAsyncOperations(0)`: Flush promises only, no time advancement - Used when we want to check state immediately after scheduling timers - Prevents race conditions where timers execute before assertions run ### Testing Verified stability with extensive testing: - Individual flaky tests run 100 times each: ✅ All passed - Full test suite run 100 times: ✅ Consistent 100% coverage - All tests pass reliably without flakiness ## References - Related to ExponentialBackoff implementation in BackendWebSocketService - Ensures reliable CI/CD test execution - Fixes intermittent test failures that were blocking development ## Checklist - [x] I've updated the test suite for new or updated code as appropriate - [x] I've updated documentation (JSDoc, Markdown, etc.) for new or updated code as appropriate - [ ] I've communicated my changes to consumers by [updating changelogs for packages I've changed](https://github.com/MetaMask/core/tree/main/docs/contributing.md#updating-changelogs), highlighting breaking changes as necessary - [ ] I've prepared draft pull requests for clients and consumer packages to resolve any breaking changes <!-- CURSOR_SUMMARY --> --- > [!NOTE] > Stabilizes BackendWebSocketService reconnection tests by mocking Math.random jitter and using immediate async flushing to avoid timer races, with minor state/idempotency assertions added. > > - **Tests (`packages/core-backend/src/BackendWebSocketService.test.ts`)** > - Mock `Math.random()` to `0` in reconnection-related tests to make Cockatiel backoff jitter deterministic. > - Replace `completeAsyncOperations(10)` with `completeAsyncOperations(0)` where assertions must occur before timers run (e.g., after `simulateClose`/`simulateError`, post-`forceReconnection`). > - Add targeted assertions and checks: > - Verify `CONNECTING` state during connection-phase close handling. > - Ensure early-return/idempotency when reconnect timer exists (connect/forceReconnection, multiple `scheduleReconnect` calls). > - Result: deterministic timing, eliminated flakiness, stable reconnect attempt counts and coverage. > > <sup>Written by [Cursor Bugbot](https://cursor.com/dashboard?tab=bugbot) for commit 6333eda. 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packages/core-backend/src/BackendWebSocketService.test.ts

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it('should skip connect when reconnect timer is already scheduled', async () => {
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await withService(
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async ({ service, getMockWebSocket, completeAsyncOperations }) => {
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// Mock Math.random to make Cockatiel's jitter deterministic
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jest.spyOn(Math, 'random').mockReturnValue(0);
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// Connect successfully first
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await service.connect();
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const mockWs = getMockWebSocket();
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// Simulate unexpected close to trigger scheduleReconnect
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mockWs.simulateClose(1006, 'Abnormal closure');
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await completeAsyncOperations(10);
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await completeAsyncOperations(0);
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// Verify reconnect timer is scheduled
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const attemptsBefore = service.getConnectionInfo().reconnectAttempts;
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await withService(
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{ mockWebSocketOptions: { autoConnect: false } },
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async ({ service, getMockWebSocket, completeAsyncOperations }) => {
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// Mock Math.random to make Cockatiel's jitter deterministic
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jest.spyOn(Math, 'random').mockReturnValue(0);
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// eslint-disable-next-line @typescript-eslint/no-floating-promises
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service.connect();
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await completeAsyncOperations(10);
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// Close during connection phase
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// Verify we're in CONNECTING state
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const mockWs = getMockWebSocket();
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expect(service.getConnectionInfo().state).toBe(
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WebSocketState.CONNECTING,
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);
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// Close during connection phase
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mockWs.simulateClose(1006, 'Connection failed');
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await completeAsyncOperations(10);
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await completeAsyncOperations(0);
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// Should schedule reconnect and be in ERROR state
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expect(service.getConnectionInfo().state).toBe(WebSocketState.ERROR);
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mockWebSocketOptions: { autoConnect: false },
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},
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async ({ service, getMockWebSocket, completeAsyncOperations }) => {
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// Mock Math.random to make Cockatiel's jitter deterministic
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jest.spyOn(Math, 'random').mockReturnValue(0);
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// Start connection (this sets connectionTimeout)
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// eslint-disable-next-line @typescript-eslint/no-floating-promises
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service.connect();
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// Since state is ERROR (not CONNECTING), onclose will call handleClose
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// which will clear connectionTimeout
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mockWs.simulateClose(1006, 'Close after timeout');
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await completeAsyncOperations(10);
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await completeAsyncOperations(0);
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// State should still be ERROR or DISCONNECTED
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expect([WebSocketState.ERROR, WebSocketState.DISCONNECTED]).toContain(
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it('should not schedule multiple reconnects when scheduleReconnect called multiple times', async () => {
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await withService(
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async ({ service, getMockWebSocket, completeAsyncOperations }) => {
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// Mock Math.random to make Cockatiel's jitter deterministic
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jest.spyOn(Math, 'random').mockReturnValue(0);
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await service.connect();
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expect(service.getConnectionInfo().state).toBe(
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await completeAsyncOperations(10);
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await completeAsyncOperations(0);
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const attemptsBefore = service.getConnectionInfo().reconnectAttempts;
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expect(attemptsBefore).toBeGreaterThan(0);
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mockWs.simulateClose(1006, 'Connection lost again');
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await completeAsyncOperations(10);
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it('should force reconnection and schedule connect', async () => {
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// Mock Math.random to make Cockatiel's jitter deterministic
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jest.spyOn(Math, 'random').mockReturnValue(0);
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jest.spyOn(Math, 'random').mockReturnValue(0);
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const attemptsBefore = service.getConnectionInfo().reconnectAttempts;
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