Cypress Training Overview
Cypress is a popular front-end testing tool allowing developers to quickly and easily write, debug, and record tests.
This hands-on, live Cypress training course teaches experienced developers and testers how to automate testing of web application interfaces using Cypress.
Location and Pricing
This course is taught as a private, live online class for teams of 3 or more. All our courses are hands-on, instructor-led, and tailored to fit your group’s goals and needs. Most Accelebrate classes can be flexibly scheduled for your group, including delivery in half-day segments across a week or set of weeks. To receive a customized proposal and price quote for online corporate training, please contact us.
In addition, some courses are available as live, instructor-led training from one of our partners.
Objectives
All students will learn how to:
- Create test scripts using Cypress selector playground
- Use the online documentation and the Cypress APIs
- Create, debug, and maintain Cypress test scripts
- Communicate the concepts necessary for testing with Cypress
- Interact and verify web elements using selectors
Prerequisites
Participants must have prior testing and/or automation experience, as well as a strong command of the JavaScript language and HTML and DOM fundamentals.
Outline
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Introduction
Getting Started with Cypress
- Cypress Overview
- Create a new project with Cypress
- Create your first test
- Write assertions & run tests
- Generate tests with Cypress selector playground
- Running Tests
- Benefits of using Cypress vs Selenium or WebDriver
CY Object
- How to interact with the browser and navigate between pages
- How to interact with page content to simulate user interaction (clicks, data entry)
- Using the element selector
Network Stubbing and Mocks
- How to simulate different scenarios by mocking HTTP request
- Defining resource files to create mock scenarios
- Using HTTP request interceptors
Cypress Test Runner
- Using the test runner to run and replay tests
- Recording tests results as a video with Cypress
- Time-traveling using test snapshots
Debugging Tests
- Using the browser debugging tools with Cypress
- Cypress console outputs
Cypress & Multiple Browsers
- Requirements for running tests in multiple browsers
- Creating test suites for multiple browsers
- Installing and maintaining Cypress for multiple browsers
Validation of a Small Web Application with Cypress
- Check that expected behavior happens on click
- Wait for asynchronous data
- Check that the right text shows up on the screen
- Check that the right images show up on the screen
Conclusion
Training Materials
All Cypress training attendees receive courseware covering the topics in this class.
Software Requirements
- Chrome Browser
- Node.js latest version
- WebStorm or IntelliJ IDE preferred; class can also be taught using Visual Studio Code or other JavaScript-aware IDE of your choice
