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Date Published
Author
Sachin
Word count
4363
Language
English
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None

Summary

This comprehensive guide explores the process of using Cypress, a test automation framework, to fill and submit web forms, highlighting its capabilities in handling various form elements like text fields, password fields, radio buttons, checkboxes, text areas, dropdown menus, and date pickers. It includes detailed walkthroughs of Cypress implementations for each element type, emphasizing the use of Cypress locators and methods like `type()`, `click()`, and `should()` for interaction and validation. The guide also covers file upload testing using the `cypress-file-upload` package and demonstrates how to conduct tests on a cloud-based Cypress Grid provided by LambdaTest for enhanced scalability, reliability, and cross-browser testing capabilities. Additionally, it provides insights into the parallel execution of tests to expedite the testing process, concluding with an overview of the benefits of using cloud-based testing platforms for efficient and effective form testing in web applications.