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A bug appears around fixtures. What is the strongest first debugging move?

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python
import pytest

@pytest.fixture
def sample_order() -> dict[str, object]:
    return {"id": "ORD-1", "subtotal": 120.0}
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Answer and explanation

Correct answer

C. Trace one concrete example, inspect the state transitions, and compare them to the intended rule before rewriting anything.

Why

That approach is reliable because it creates evidence. Over-abstracted fixtures can make a simple test feel like a scavenger hunt.

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