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Where the scenarios shortcut should be place?

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Description

For me, in the documentation is not clear if I have to use scenarios on each step file or if I can use it in a single place once.

I have tried calling it inside the conftest.py module, which is the first file loaded by pytest but nothing happened.

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Read the documentation for the scenarios shortcut and the pytest loading behavior around conftest.py. Reproduce the reported attempt, then clarify where scenarios may be declared and update the relevant documentation with the supported placement and a concise example.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
documentation, testing
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
28/100

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