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In Cypress, what effect does invoking cy.reload() have during test execution?

easy📝 Conceptual Q1 of 15
Cypress - Navigation and URL
In Cypress, what effect does invoking cy.reload() have during test execution?
AIt pauses the test until the user manually refreshes the page.
BIt navigates to the previous page in browser history.
CIt clears all cookies and local storage without reloading.
DIt refreshes the current page, reloading all resources.
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand cy.reload()

    This command reloads the current page in the browser, similar to pressing the browser's refresh button.

  2. Step 2: Effects of reload

    Reloading causes all page resources (HTML, CSS, JS) to be fetched again, resetting the page state.

  3. Final Answer:

    It refreshes the current page, reloading all resources. -> Option D

  4. Quick Check:

    Reload means refresh page [OK]
Quick Trick: cy.reload() refreshes the current page [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Confusing reload with navigating back or forward
  • Assuming reload clears cookies automatically
  • Thinking reload pauses test execution

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