Test Setup

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Test setup refers to the actions performed before the execution of a test case to prepare the environment and ensure that the test can run correctly. This is the part where we prepare any test data needed for our test to run. 

This might include: 
  • Initializing objects or variables. 
  • Setting up the test environment (e.g., configuring a database, starting a server). 
  • Creating test data. Logging in to an application. 
  • Navigating to a specific page or state in the application. 

The goal of test setup is to bring the system under test into a known and consistent state so that the test results are reliable and repeatable. 
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