Given baseUrl is set to http://localhost:3000, what happens if you run cy.visit('http://example.com')?

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Cypress - Navigation and URL

Given baseUrl is set to http://localhost:3000, what happens if you run cy.visit('http://example.com')?

ATest fails with URL error

BCypress visits http://example.com ignoring baseUrl

CCypress visits http://localhost:3000/example.com

DCypress appends example.com to baseUrl

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand absolute vs relative URLs in cy.visit()
If cy.visit() receives a full URL, it uses it directly, ignoring baseUrl.
Step 2: Apply this to the given URL
Since 'http://example.com' is absolute, Cypress visits it as is, not combining with baseUrl.
Final Answer:
Cypress visits http://example.com ignoring baseUrl -> Option B
Quick Check:
Absolute URL in cy.visit() ignores baseUrl [OK]

Quick Trick: Absolute URLs in cy.visit() override baseUrl [OK]

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