What are the limitations of Cypress for testing?

What are the limitations of Cypress for testing?

Cypress is a powerful testing framework, but it has some limitations. For instance, it only supports testing in Chrome-based browsers, which can restrict cross-browser testing. Additionally, it doesn't support multi-tab testing or iframes very well.

Can you explain why it doesn't support multi-tab testing?

Cypress runs in the same run-loop as your application, which means it can only interact with one tab at a time. This design choice simplifies the testing process but limits the ability to test scenarios that require multiple tabs.

Are there any workarounds for testing in multiple tabs?

One workaround is to simulate multi-tab behavior by using different browser windows or by triggering actions that would normally occur in another tab. However, this isn't a perfect solution and may not cover all use cases.

What about testing iframes? How does Cypress handle that?

Cypress can interact with iframes, but it requires some additional setup. You need to ensure that the iframe is on the same domain due to security restrictions, and you may need to use custom commands to access elements within the iframe.