How can I use Cypress for network stubbing?

How can I use Cypress for network stubbing?

You can use Cypress to stub network requests by utilizing the cy.intercept() command. This allows you to control the responses your application receives.

Can you give me an example of how to stub a GET request?

Sure! You can stub a GET request like this: cy.intercept('GET', '/api/data', { fixture: 'data.json' }). This will return the data from data.json whenever the GET request is made.

What if I want to simulate a 404 error?

You can simulate a 404 error by using: cy.intercept('GET', '/api/data', { statusCode: 404 }). This will return a 404 status for that request.

Is it possible to delay the response?

Yes, you can delay the response by adding a delay option: cy.intercept('GET', '/api/data', { delay: 1000, body: { message: 'Delayed response' } }).