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Date Published
Author
Gleb Bahmutov
Word count
634
Language
English
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None

Summary

Cypress recently announced the alpha release of its new feature supporting the testing of external Electron.js applications, although it has since ceased publishing the necessary binaries for such testing. The initiative aims to provide users with the opportunity to experiment and offer feedback on the testing capabilities of Electron apps using Cypress. The work is centered on a specific branch, offering features like a custom browser list and browser control via a remote debugger protocol. Users interested in testing their Electron applications can access the pre-release Test Runner version and follow installation instructions, utilizing the Cypress Electron plugin to structure their applications accordingly. The Test Runner opens a child window of the application, allowing Cypress test commands to interact with it. The ongoing development of this feature relies on user feedback, with the goal of refining the plugin's implementation and user experience. The project is tracked under Cypress issue #4964, and users are encouraged to contribute examples of applications to enhance the testing process.