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Programmatic login (cy.request) in Cypress - Cheat Sheet & Quick Revision

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beginner
What is cy.request used for in Cypress?

cy.request sends HTTP requests directly to the server without using the browser UI. It helps to perform actions like logging in faster and more reliably.

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beginner
Why use programmatic login with cy.request instead of UI login?

Programmatic login is faster, avoids UI flakiness, and can bypass UI steps by directly authenticating with the server.

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intermediate
What is a common step after cy.request for login to keep the session in Cypress?

Save the authentication token or cookie from the response and set it in the browser using cy.setCookie or localStorage before visiting pages.

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beginner
Example: How to perform a POST login request with cy.request?
cy.request('POST', '/api/login', { username: 'user', password: 'pass' })

This sends login data to the server to authenticate.

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intermediate
What should you check in the response of cy.request login?

Check the status code is 200 and the response contains the expected authentication token or cookie.

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What does cy.request do in Cypress?
ASends HTTP requests directly to the server
BClicks buttons on the page
CTypes text into input fields
DTakes screenshots
Why is programmatic login faster than UI login?
AIt requires manual input
BIt uses more clicks
CIt reloads the page multiple times
DIt skips UI rendering and interactions
After cy.request login, what should you do to keep the session?
ASet cookies or localStorage with auth data
BReload the page
CClear browser cache
DClose the browser
Which HTTP method is commonly used with cy.request for login?
AGET
BPOST
CDELETE
DPUT
What status code indicates a successful login response?
A302
B404
C200
D500
Explain how to perform a programmatic login using cy.request in Cypress.
Think about how to replace manual UI login with direct server communication.
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    Why is programmatic login preferred in automated tests over UI login?
    Consider the challenges of clicking and typing in UI tests.
    You got /5 concepts.