What’s your approach to ensuring test stability in a CI/CD pipeline with frequent deployments?

In a Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) environment, where code changes are deployed frequently, maintaining the stability of automated tests is crucial. This question delves into the methods and strategies QA professionals use to ensure that their test suites remain stable and reliable despite the rapid pace of development. It explores how to handle flaky tests, manage dependencies, and ensure that test failures are due to genuine issues in the application rather than instability in the test environment. What are your approaches to keeping your tests consistent and dependable in a fast-paced CI/CD pipeline?