You want to run tests on two environments: https://dev.site and https://prod.site. How can you configure Cypress to switch baseUrl easily?

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Cypress - Navigation and URL

You want to run tests on two environments: https://dev.site and https://prod.site. How can you configure Cypress to switch baseUrl easily?

AUse environment variables and set <code>baseUrl</code> dynamically in <code>cypress.config.js</code>.

BManually edit <code>baseUrl</code> in config before each test run.

CWrite full URLs in every <code>cy.visit()</code> call instead of using <code>baseUrl</code>.

DSet <code>baseUrl</code> only once and ignore environment differences.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand environment switching need
Tests must run on different URLs without changing code manually.
Step 2: Use environment variables in config
Set baseUrl in cypress.config.js using environment variables to switch easily.
Final Answer:
Use environment variables and set baseUrl dynamically in cypress.config.js. -> Option A
Quick Check:
Dynamic baseUrl via env vars = flexible testing [OK]

Quick Trick: Use env vars to switch baseUrl without code changes [OK]

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