Cypress Beginner Tutorial 5 | 1st Test

Summary

In this beginner's tutorial on Cypress, Raghav guides viewers through the creation of their first test step-by-step. He begins by setting up a test file in Visual Studio Code, emphasizing the use of auto-completion features. The tutorial covers the basic commands for navigating and interacting with web elements, specifically using Google as an example. Raghav highlights the ease of running tests and real-time updates upon code changes. The session concludes with an overview of fundamental Cypress commands, encouraging learners to explore further and take quizzes for deeper understanding.

Takeaways

• 😀 Introduction to Cypress for beginners with a focus on creating the first test.
• 🗂️ Navigate to the integration folder to create a new JavaScript test file.
• ⚙️ Enable auto-completion in the test file by adding the reference for Cypress.
• 📝 Use Mocha's 'it' function to define your test cases with descriptive titles.
• 🚀 Run tests using the command 'npx cypress open' to access the Cypress UI.
• 🔄 Cypress automatically reruns tests when changes are saved, enhancing productivity.
• 🔍 Utilize the Selector Playground to identify and interact with web elements.
• ⌨️ Use commands like 'cy.get()' to locate elements and 'cy.type()' to input text.
• 📊 Cypress displays a command log, showing each action taken during test execution.
• 🌟 Emphasize the ease of use and powerful features of Cypress for automated testing.

Q & A

What is the purpose of the triple slashes at the top of the Cypress test file?

The triple slashes (`/// <reference types='cypress' />`) enable auto-completion for Cypress commands in the editor.

How do you create a new test file in Cypress?

You can create a new test file by right-clicking in the `integration` folder of your Cypress project and selecting 'New File,' then naming it with a `.js` extension.

What command is used to open the Cypress UI?

The command to open the Cypress UI is `npx cypress open`.

What is the significance of the `it` function in Cypress testing?

The `it` function is used to define a single test case within a Cypress test suite, specifying what the test will do.

How can you check for errors or issues during a Cypress test run?

Cypress displays a command log that shows all executed commands and their results, which helps in identifying errors or issues.

What is the role of the `cy.visit()` command?

The `cy.visit()` command is used to navigate to a specified URL in the test, such as `cy.visit('https://www.google.com')`.

How can you type text into an input field in Cypress?

You can type text into an input field using the `cy.get()` command to locate the element, followed by `.type('your text')`.

What happens when you save changes to a test file in Cypress?

Cypress automatically reruns the tests when you save changes to a test file, providing real-time feedback on the modifications.

How can you disable the automatic re-running of tests on file changes?

You can disable this feature by setting `watchForFileChanges` to `false` in the `cypress.json` configuration file.

What can you do if you want to interact with specific elements on a webpage?

You can use the 'Open Selector Playground' feature in Cypress to highlight elements and obtain the appropriate selectors for use in your tests.