How can you modify a pytest Selenium fixture to accept a browser name parameter (e.g., 'chrome' or 'firefox') from the command line?

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Selenium Python - Test Framework Integration (pytest)

AUse pytest_addoption to add a command line option and access it in the fixture via request.config

BHardcode browser name inside the fixture

CUse environment variables only, no pytest support

DPass browser name as a test function argument

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand pytest command line options
pytest_addoption hook allows adding custom CLI options accessible in fixtures.
Step 2: Access option in fixture
Fixture can get browser name from request.config.getoption() to initialize correct driver.
Final Answer:
Use pytest_addoption to add a command line option and access it in the fixture via request.config -> Option A
Quick Check:
pytest_addoption enables CLI parameters [OK]

Quick Trick: Use pytest_addoption and request.config in fixtures [OK]

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