Eliminate timing dependencies in tests by using proper retry mechanisms and assertions instead of sleep statements. Sleep-based waits make tests flaky and unreliable, while retry mechanisms with conditions provide more robust test execution. Replace `time.Sleep()` calls with `assert.EventuallyEqual()` or appropriate retry functions that wait for specific conditions to be met. Choose `retry.Converge()` over `retry.MaxAttempts()` when you need consistent state verification, as it waits for multiple consecutive successful checks rather than potentially giving up early during system startup. Example of problematic code: ```go time.Sleep(2 * time.Second) // wait for the namespace to be created ``` Preferred approach: ```go assert.EventuallyEqual(t, func() int { se := rig.se.Get("pre-existing", "default") return len(autoallocate.GetAddressesFromServiceEntry(se)) }, 2, retry.Converge(10), retry.Delay(time.Millisecond*5)) ``` This approach makes tests more reliable by waiting for actual conditions rather than arbitrary time periods, reducing flakiness and improving test execution speed.