What is flaky?

Flaky is an adjective used to describe something that is easily breakable or tends to break apart into small, thin pieces. It is commonly used to describe food items such as pastries, biscuits, and pie crusts, which have a crispy, crumbling texture. It can also be used to describe skin that is dry, rough, and peels off easily, or to describe a person who is unreliable and inconsistent in their behavior. In computer programming, the term flaky is used to describe a program that has inconsistent behavior and may produce different outcomes under the same conditions.