Company
Date Published
Author
Kailash Pathak
Word count
4397
Language
English
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None

Summary

The text provides a comprehensive guide on performing End-to-End (E2E) testing using Cypress, a popular testing framework. It explains the significance of E2E testing, which involves testing an application's complete workflow to ensure all components work together seamlessly, using the example of an eCommerce website's purchasing process. The document details the setup, execution, and completion of E2E tests and highlights the advantages of using Cypress, such as its ease of use, automatic waiting and reloading, built-in test runner, and active community support. Additionally, it explains the functionality of Cypress Command-Line Interface (CLI) and Test Runner, both of which offer different methods for executing E2E tests. The CLI provides commands for running tests in various modes, including headless and parallel testing, while the Test Runner offers a graphical interface for real-time test monitoring and debugging. The text also touches on the testing pyramid, the distinction between component and E2E testing, and features examples of test scenarios and command implementations. Finally, it promotes further resources for learning Cypress and suggests using platforms like LambdaTest for running tests on cloud-based environments.