What is Cypress testing and how do I get started?

What is Cypress testing and how do I get started?

Cypress testing is an end-to-end testing framework for web applications. It allows developers to write tests in JavaScript and run them in a real browser. To get started, you can install Cypress via npm and set up your testing environment.

What are the main features of Cypress?

Cypress offers features like time travel, real-time reloads, automatic waiting, and easy debugging. It also provides a powerful API for interacting with your application.

Can you show me a simple test example?

Sure! Here's a simple test that checks if a button is visible:

describe('My First Test', () => {
  it('Visits the Kitchen Sink', () => {
    cy.visit('https://example.cypress.io')
    cy.get('button').should('be.visible')
  })
})

How do I run my tests?

You can run your tests by opening the Cypress Test Runner with the command npx cypress open or by running them headlessly using npx cypress run.