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Summary

The blog post by Filip Hric discusses a common issue encountered when using the `cy.session()` command in Cypress v12 for caching browser state during test runs, specifically in the context of login flows. The problem arises when the session is cached prematurely, before the authentication process is fully completed, leading to incomplete state storage. To address this, Hric suggests adding a "guarding assertion" to ensure that caching occurs at the correct moment, either by checking for a page redirect or verifying that an authentication token is stored in cookies. He further elaborates on using the `validate()` function within `cy.session()` to confirm token validity and handle re-authentication if necessary, thereby minimizing login attempts while ensuring session integrity during tests. The article also highlights the Cypress Ambassador program, which supports and promotes top advocates of the tool.