Cypress - Basics and Setup
Why does Cypress recommend keeping test files inside the
cypress/integration folder instead of placing them in the root or other folders?Why does Cypress recommend keeping test files inside the cypress/integration folder instead of placing them in the root or other folders?
hard📝 Conceptual Q10 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand Cypress test discovery
Cypress automatically detects and runs test files inside theintegrationfolder by default.Step 2: Explain why other folders are not used
Tests outside integration are not watched or run automatically, so placing tests there breaks automation.Final Answer:
Because Cypress automatically watches and runs tests only inside the integration folder -> Option AQuick Check:
Tests auto-run only inside integration folder [OK]
Quick Trick: Tests auto-run only inside integration folder [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Thinking tests run anywhere
- Confusing fixtures with tests
- Assuming support runs tests
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