Q: What is Cypress and why would you use it? A: Cypress is a modern end-to-end (E2E) and component testing framework. It operates directly within the browser’s event loop, providing deep insights and control. delivers auto-waiting, time-travel deb...
As software delivery speeds accelerate, QA professionals need the right test automation tools to keep pace. In 2025, three names dominate the conversation: Selenium, Cypress, and Playwright. Each framework brings unique strengths in automation testin...
Problem I was trying to test the content of a downloaded .docx file in Cypress using mammoth but Cypress kept returning 'Not implemented' error which was quite confusing because the task was implemented. But after triple-checking my plugin code and r...
This is another "post-mortem" blog after debugging a mysterious automation testing issue. TL;DR: Our test, which validates database entries, didn’t fail even when the backend service responsible for writing those entries was offline. The culprit? Cyp...
End-to-end (E2E) testing is essential for delivering high-quality web applications. If you're building an Angular app and want a painless, reliable, and fast E2E testing experience, Cypress is your best friend. In this blog, we'll walk you through ho...
Part 1: The Shifting Tides of Test Automation Three years ago, if you asked any web developer about end-to-end testing, the conversation was predictable. Selenium was the old guard, powerful but clunky. Cypress was the rising star, developer-friendly...
End-to-End Tests: We Know They're Important. Yawn. Sure, E2E tests are critical. Blah blah blah. We all know the spiel. But if you’ve ever found yourself staring at a mature, feature-rich application… with zero end-to-end test coverage, you're not al...
Web accessibility is no longer optional – it’s a responsibility. Whether you’re running an e-commerce site, a SaaS product, or a public-facing platform, accessibility compliance ensures that every user, regardless of ability, can interact with your d...
Dropdowns can be challenging to handle due to dynamic options, inconsistent values, or differences between displayed text. In Cypress, you can overcome this challenge using the .select() command. It allows you to handle (or select) dropdowns by visib...
FeatureCypressPlaywright Language SupportJavaScript (TypeScript supported)JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, C# Browser SupportChrome, Edge, Firefox (Electron internally)Chrome, Firefox, Safari (WebKit), Edge Cross-Browser TestingPartial✅ Ful...
