[Solved] What does request.addfinalizer do inside a pytest fixture? - Ans: Registers a function to run after the test using the fixture finishes | PyTest

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What does request.addfinalizer do inside a pytest fixture?

ARegisters a function to run after the test using the fixture finishes

BRuns the fixture setup code before the test starts

CSkips the test if the fixture is not available

DMarks the test as expected to fail

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the role of request.addfinalizer
This method registers a cleanup function to be called after the test finishes using the fixture.
Step 2: Differentiate from other fixture behaviors
Unlike setup code, addfinalizer schedules code to run after the test, ensuring cleanup.
Final Answer:
Registers a function to run after the test using the fixture finishes -> Option A
Quick Check:
Fixture finalization = Registers cleanup function [OK]

Quick Trick: Finalizers run after tests to clean up resources [OK]

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