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Improve test output separation between failed test (better visual anchoring)

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Description

Currently test output upon failure seems to be a bit mushed together and it can be very difficult to tell which stdout/stderr belongs to which test failure. We might be able to improve visual anchor to help contributors navigate the sections.

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named in the issue. Start by locating the code that formats failed-test stdout and stderr, then define a clear separator or visual anchor and verify that output from multiple failures is distinguishable.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
testing-qa
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
32/100

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