[Solved] What is the main purpose of setting baseUrl in Cypress configuration for different environments? — Ans: To run tests against different websites without changing test code | Cypress

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What is the main purpose of setting baseUrl in Cypress configuration for different environments?

ATo change the test framework version automatically

BTo run tests against different websites without changing test code

CTo enable debugging mode in tests

DTo set the timeout for all tests

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand baseUrl role
baseUrl defines the main website address for tests to run against.
Step 2: Relate baseUrl to environment
Setting different baseUrl values per environment lets tests run on different sites without changing test code.
Final Answer:
To run tests against different websites without changing test code -> Option B
Quick Check:
baseUrl changes target site = A [OK]

Quick Trick: baseUrl points tests to the right website per environment [OK]

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