pytorch - 💡(How to fix) Fix DISABLED test_replicate_with_kwargs (__main__.ReplicateFullyShardInit) [2 comments, 1 participants]

TL;DR

• Enable and re-run the disabled test test_replicate_with_kwargs in the distributed/_composable/test_replicate.py file to investigate and potentially fix the flakiness.

Guidance

• Investigate the workflow logs for the test by following the provided debugging instructions to identify patterns or clues that might explain the flakiness.
• Study the logs from multiple instances of the test run, as flaky tests are re-run in CI, to see if there are any common factors or errors that could be contributing to the test's inconsistent behavior.
• Review the test code in test_replicate.py to understand its logic and potential failure points, which might help in pinpointing the cause of the flakiness.

Notes

• The issue of flakiness might be due to various factors including environmental conditions, test dependencies, or the test itself, so a thorough investigation is necessary.
• The provided debugging instructions are crucial for finding relevant log snippets that can aid in diagnosing the issue.

Recommendation

• Apply workaround: Temporarily enable the test and run it multiple times in different environments to gather more information about its behavior and potential failure causes, before attempting a permanent fix.