[Solved] What is wrong with this programmatic login code? cy.request({ method: 'POST', url: '/login', body: { username: 'user', password: 'pass' } }).... What is wrong with this programmatic login code? | Cypress

Cypress - Authentication and Sessions

What is wrong with this programmatic login code?

cy.request({
  method: 'POST',
  url: '/login',
  body: { username: 'user', password: 'pass' }
}).then((response) => {
  cy.setCookie('authToken', response.body.token);
});

Aresponse.body.token might be undefined if login fails

BMissing await keyword before cy.request

Ccy.setCookie cannot be used inside then()

DCookies cannot be set programmatically in Cypress

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand response handling
If login fails, response.body.token may be undefined.
Step 2: Identify potential issue
Setting cookie with undefined token causes test errors.
Final Answer:
response.body.token might be undefined if login fails -> Option A
Quick Check:
Check token exists before setting cookie [OK]

Quick Trick: Verify token exists before setting cookie [OK]

Common Mistakes:

Assuming token always exists
Misusing cy.setCookie inside promise
Expecting await with cy.request (Cypress commands are chained)

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What is wrong with this programmatic login code?

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