[Solved] You have this Cypress cleanup code:afterEach(() => { cy.request('DELETE', '/api/testdata') })but the test data is not deleted as expected. What is the most probable reason? | Cypress

Cypress - Test Organization and Patterns

You have this Cypress cleanup code:

afterEach(() => {
  cy.request('DELETE', '/api/testdata')
})

but the test data is not deleted as expected. What is the most probable reason?

AThe <code>cy.request</code> command is asynchronous and needs to be returned or chained

BThe <code>afterEach</code> hook runs before the test, not after

CThe DELETE API endpoint does not support Cypress requests

DThe test data is deleted but Cypress does not show it in logs

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand Cypress command chaining
Cypress commands like cy.request are asynchronous and must be returned or chained to ensure execution completes.
Step 2: Missing return causes premature test completion
Without returning cy.request, Cypress may finish the hook before the request completes, so data is not deleted.
Final Answer:
Return or chain the cy.request command in afterEach -> Option A
Quick Check:
Always return async commands in hooks [OK]

Quick Trick: Return async commands in hooks to ensure completion [OK]

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