You want to cache a session but also clear cookies before each test. Which approach correctly combines cy.session() with cookie clearing?

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Cypress - Authentication and Sessions

You want to cache a session but also clear cookies before each test. Which approach correctly combines cy.session() with cookie clearing?

ACall <code>cy.session('user', loginFn)</code> inside <code>beforeEach</code> without clearing cookies

BUse <code>beforeEach(() => { cy.clearCookies(); cy.session('user', loginFn) })</code>

CClear cookies inside the <code>cy.session()</code> callback function

DClear cookies after <code>cy.session()</code> call in the test body

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand cookie clearing timing
Cookies must be cleared before session creation to avoid stale data.
Step 2: Combine clearing and session in beforeEach
Use beforeEach(() => { cy.clearCookies(); cy.session('user', loginFn) }) clears cookies then creates session before each test, ensuring fresh state.
Final Answer:
Use beforeEach(() => { cy.clearCookies(); cy.session('user', loginFn) }) -> Option B
Quick Check:
Clear then session in beforeEach = A [OK]

Quick Trick: Clear cookies before session to avoid stale data [OK]

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