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1What is Cypress?
2What are the advantages and disadvantages of using Cypress?
3What browsers does Cypress support?
4Explain the architecture of Cypress.
5How Cypress Differs from Traditional Testing Tools
6What is a Fixture in Cypress?
7What is the difference between cy.fixture() and cy.readFile()?
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What is a Fixture in Cypress?

In Cypress, a Fixture is a static file that holds data you can use to simulate network responses or provide input for your tests. Think of it as a 'data double.' Instead of relying on a live database or a real API (which might change or be slow), you store a JSON, image, or text file in the cypress/fixtures folder and tell Cypress to use that data whenever a specific action happens.​

You can use it to:​
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    Simulate API responses

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    Store reusable test data (e.g. user profiles, login credentials)

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    Mock backend data during testing

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    It is used keep credentials/config out of code

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    Default location is cypress/fixtures/

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