What are Cypress fixtures and how do I use them?

What are Cypress fixtures and how do I use them?

Cypress fixtures are a way to manage test data in your Cypress tests. They allow you to load external data files, typically in JSON format, to use as mock data during testing.

Can you show me an example of how to set up a fixture?

Sure! First, create a folder named 'fixtures' in your Cypress directory. Then, add a JSON file, for example, 'user.json', with your mock data. You can load it in your test using cy.fixture('user').then((user) => { ... }).

How do I access the data from the fixture in my tests?

You can access the data by using the cy.fixture() command. For example, cy.fixture('user').then((user) => { cy.log(user.name); }); will log the name property from your user fixture.

Can I use fixtures with different file formats?

Yes, while JSON is the most common format, you can also use other formats like CSV or text files, but you'll need to parse them accordingly in your tests.