Having tests depend on each other can lead to several drawbacks:
Increased difficulty in isolating issues in File2, as File1 needs to be executed first.
Inability to run tests simultaneously for faster execution.
If File1 fails, it blocks testing of File2 functionality.
For example, if File1 tests user account creation and File2 tests posting a message, one solution is to set up a pre-seeded account for File2 to use independently. This way, even if account creation fails, you can still test the posting feature concurrently.
Consider exploring alternatives to eliminate dependencies when possible.
If avoiding dependency is not feasible, consider implementing a before block check in File2 to ensure the expected state is maintained. If the check fails, it will skip File2 checks accordingly.
before(`Check if File 1 Ran Successfully`, () => {
expect(isMyFile1DataInPlace()).toBe(true)
})