Handle stepdowns in test/format by restarting WT before stepping down

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    • Type: Task
    • Resolution: Fixed
    • Priority: Major - P3
    • WT12.0.0, 8.3.0-rc0
    • Affects Version/s: None
    • Component/s: Test Format
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    • Storage Engines, Storage Engines - Foundations
    • SE Foundations - 2025-10-24
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      At present, test/format supports toggling between leader and follower roles. However, graceful stepdowns are not functioning correctly at this stage. Attempting a graceful stepdown can leave the system in an inconsistent state or cause unexpected failures.

      Until proper graceful stepdown support is implemented, we should modify test/format to restart WiredTiger before performing a stepdown. This will ensure that state transitions remain clean and predictable during role changes.

      Impact:
      Provides a temporary but stable workaround for role toggling in test/format, ensuring test reliability while graceful stepdown logic is incomplete.

            Assignee:
            Sid Mahajan
            Reporter:
            Sid Mahajan
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