Systems | Development | Analytics | API | Testing

False failures, a leading cause of flaky tests, occur when a test reports a defect that does not exist. The application works, yet the test suite says otherwise. The cost goes well beyond a few minutes of investigation. Perforce's 2026 State of DevOps Report found 50% of test failures stem from brittle scripts and UI changes, not actual defects, and 70% of automation effort goes toward fixing those scripts. Most teams are spending their automation budget on maintenance, not coverage.

As part of my work, I regularly consult with teams comparing Unreal Engine version control performance and weighing whether Perforce P4 is the right fit for their projects. Based on these conversations, I decided to develop a repeatable framework that others can use to objectively benchmark P4 against other version control systems.