[Solved] What will happen if a pytest fixture uses yield instead of return to provide a Flask test client? — Ans: The fixture will run setup code before yield and teardown after | Flask

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What will happen if a pytest fixture uses yield instead of return to provide a Flask test client?

AThe fixture will run setup code before yield and teardown after

BThe fixture will cause a syntax error

CThe fixture will return None instead of the client

DThe fixture will run twice per test

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Recall yield in pytest fixtures
Yield allows setup before and teardown after the test runs.
Step 2: Apply to Flask test client fixture
Setup creates client, yield returns it, then teardown code runs after test.
Final Answer:
The fixture will run setup code before yield and teardown after -> Option A
Quick Check:
Yield in fixture = setup and teardown [OK]

Quick Trick: Use yield in fixtures for setup and cleanup [OK]

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