Cypress · Middle · Question 40 of 77

What is the difference between `before` and `beforeEach`?

1before runs once per block, beforeEach before every test
2They are the same; one is an old name for the other
3before runs in Node, beforeEach in the browser

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Correct answer: before runs once per block, beforeEach before every test

Explanation

With test isolation, state from before is cleared before each test, so per-test setup usually belongs in beforeEach.

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