Cypress is Dead

Cypress has faced criticism for its limitations as an end-to-end testing framework, particularly when compared to Selenium and more modern alternatives like testRigor. It lacks support for various browsers and mobile platforms, limiting its utility in a world where a significant portion of web traffic is mobile-based. Unlike frameworks that allow non-developers to create and understand tests, Cypress remains developer-centric, restricting broader team collaboration in testing processes. Its reliance on implementation details, such as CSS selectors, leads to frequent test breakages with any changes in page design, undermining its stability and adaptability. Additionally, Cypress struggles with testing common scenarios involving forms and tables, particularly when there are changes in UI frameworks. Difficulty in managing test issues and its inability to handle comprehensive end-to-end scenarios, such as those involving integration with other systems or testing across web and mobile, further diminish its effectiveness. Consequently, Cypress can impede development speed by requiring significant maintenance and engineering effort, offering a low return on investment compared to alternatives that reduce test maintenance and increase efficiency.