[Solved] Given this CI step snippet:- run: npx cypress run --record --key abc123What is the effect of the '--record' flag in this command? | Cypress

Cypress - CI/CD and Reporting

Given this CI step snippet:

- run: npx cypress run --record --key abc123

What is the effect of the '--record' flag in this command?

AIt records video locally only

BIt records the test run results to Cypress Dashboard

CIt disables test recording

DIt runs tests without recording

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand '--record' flag meaning
The '--record' flag sends test results to the Cypress Dashboard service for tracking.
Step 2: Analyze options
Only It records the test run results to Cypress Dashboard correctly describes this behavior; others misunderstand or negate recording.
Final Answer:
It records the test run results to Cypress Dashboard -> Option B
Quick Check:
'--record' flag uploads results = A [OK]

Quick Trick: '--record' uploads results to Cypress Dashboard [OK]

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