[Solved] Examine this Cypress API-first setup snippet:cy.request('POST', '/api/auth', {user: 'test', pass: '1234'}).then((res) => { expect(res.status).to.eq(200) cy.setCookie('session', res.body.... | Cypress

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Examine this Cypress API-first setup snippet:

cy.request('POST', '/api/auth', {user: 'test', pass: '1234'}).then((res) => {
  expect(res.status).to.eq(200)
  cy.setCookie('session', res.body.sessionId)
})
cy.visit('/profile')

What is the likely issue with this code?

ACookies cannot be set inside a <code>then</code> callback

BThe <code>cy.request</code> should use GET instead of POST for login

CThe <code>cy.visit</code> runs before the cookie is set, causing authentication failure

DThe <code>expect</code> assertion should be after <code>cy.visit</code>

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Analyze command order
Cypress commands are asynchronous but chained. Here, cy.visit is called immediately after cy.request without waiting for the cookie to be set.
Step 2: Understand impact
Since the cookie is set inside the then callback, cy.visit runs before the cookie exists, likely causing authentication to fail.
Final Answer:
The cy.visit runs before the cookie is set, causing authentication failure -> Option C
Quick Check:
Ensure commands dependent on async results are chained properly [OK]

Quick Trick: Chain dependent commands to ensure correct execution order [OK]

Common Mistakes:

Calling cy.visit outside the then callback
Using wrong HTTP method for login
Misplacing assertions after navigation

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