Import Side Effects Break Tests: 4 Patterns That Pass Locally

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        May 26, 2026

Import Side Effects Break Tests: 4 Patterns That Pass Locally

        Import side effects pass locally but break in CI. Here's how env vars, DB connections, and plugin registration fail when test order changes.
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