[Solved] Why does a fixture factory return a function instead of a direct value in pytest? - Ans: To allow passing parameters dynamically to customize fixture behavior | PyTest

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Why does a fixture factory return a function instead of a direct value in pytest?

ABecause pytest requires all fixtures to return functions

BTo allow passing parameters dynamically to customize fixture behavior

CTo delay execution until all tests finish

DTo automatically cache results for faster tests

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand fixture factory design
Returning a function allows passing parameters when calling the fixture, customizing behavior.
Step 2: Eliminate incorrect reasons
Pytest does not require fixtures to return functions; delaying execution or caching is unrelated.
Final Answer:
To allow passing parameters dynamically to customize fixture behavior -> Option B
Quick Check:
Fixture factory returns function for parameter flexibility [OK]

Quick Trick: Return function to accept parameters dynamically [OK]

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