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1How do you use cy.intercept() for network requests?
2How do we Stub a Response using cy.intercept() for network requests?
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How do you use cy.intercept() for network requests?

cy.intercept() in Cypress is used to spy on, modify, or stub network requests/responses — perfect for testing without depending on real backend responses.​

cy.intercept() lets you:​
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    Monitor (spy): Observe outgoing or incoming HTTP requests

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    Stub (mock): Provide fake responses to skip actual API calls

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    Modify: Change the request or response on-the-fly

Basic Syntax: