How can I sort my pre-conditions by execution in an automated test

Question

The question "How would I sort my preconditions by execution in an automated test?" is asking how one could order or sequence the preconditions required for a test so that they execute in a specific order in the automation. This may be about structuring the test scripts or using a particular testing framework to control which order should be used in executing the pre-conditions so the test does not fail due to dependency.