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Why does stacking multiple @pytest.mark.parametrize decorators on a test function result in a multiplicative increase in test cases?

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PyTest - Parametrize
Why does stacking multiple @pytest.mark.parametrize decorators on a test function result in a multiplicative increase in test cases?
ABecause pytest runs each decorator sequentially, adding tests linearly.
BBecause pytest generates all possible combinations of the parameters from each decorator.
CBecause only the first decorator is considered and others are ignored.
DBecause pytest merges parameter lists into a single list without combinations.
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand multiple parametrize decorators

    When multiple parametrize decorators are applied, pytest creates the Cartesian product of all parameter sets.
  2. Step 2: Analyze options

    Because pytest generates all possible combinations of the parameters from each decorator. correctly states that all combinations are generated, multiplying test cases. Because pytest runs each decorator sequentially, adding tests linearly. incorrectly suggests linear addition. Because only the first decorator is considered and others are ignored. is false; all decorators are considered. Because pytest merges parameter lists into a single list without combinations. is incorrect as pytest does not merge lists without combinations.
  3. Final Answer:

    Because pytest generates all possible combinations of the parameters from each decorator. -> Option B
  4. Quick Check:

    Multiple parametrize decorators create Cartesian product [OK]
Quick Trick: Multiple parametrize decorators produce Cartesian product [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Assuming tests add up instead of multiplying
  • Believing only one decorator is applied
  • Thinking parameters are merged without combinations

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