[Solved] How can you capture the exception message text when using pytest.raises? - Ans: Use with pytest.raises(Exception) as exc_info: and access exc_info.value | PyTest

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How can you capture the exception message text when using pytest.raises?

AUse <code>pytest.raises(Exception, message=True)</code>

BUse <code>with pytest.raises(Exception) as exc_info:</code> and access <code>exc_info.value</code>

CUse <code>with pytest.raises(Exception, message)</code>

DException messages cannot be captured with pytest.raises

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Recall pytest.raises context manager usage
pytest.raises can be used with 'as' to capture exception info object.
Step 2: Access exception message
exc_info.value contains the exception instance; str(exc_info.value) gives the message.
Final Answer:
Use with pytest.raises(Exception) as exc_info: and access exc_info.value -> Option B
Quick Check:
Capture exception message = use 'as' to get exc_info [OK]

Quick Trick: Use 'as exc_info' to get exception object and message [OK]

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