Course Content

Introduction to Cypress
- Overview of Cypress and its use in modern test automation.
- Key features and benefits of using Cypress for testing.
Cypress Architecture
- Understanding the internal workings of Cypress.
- How Cypress interacts with the browser and test scripts.
Setting up Cypress
- Step-by-step guide for Cypress installation.
- Project setup for seamless test automation.
Features of the Cypress Test Runner
- Overview of the Cypress test runner interface.
- Highlighting unique features that make test execution easier.
Cypress Command Line Arguments
- Using CLI options to run and configure Cypress tests.
- Automating test execution via the command line.
Basic Cypress Commands
- Key commands used for writing test automation scripts.
- Practical examples of Cypress commands for beginners.
Combining Cypress and jQuery
- Leveraging jQuery with Cypress for advanced DOM manipulation.
- Benefits and use cases of using Cypress with jQuery.
UI Automation with Cypress
- Automating user interface elements like checkboxes and radio buttons.
- Handling input fields, dropdowns, and more with Cypress.
Handling Popups and Alerts in Cypress
- Managing browser popups and JavaScript alerts.
- Writing tests to verify popup and alert behaviors.
Working with Child Windows and Frames
- Techniques for interacting with child windows using Cypress.
- Handling iframes and nested frames during automation.
Detailed Overview of Cypress Assertions
- Types of assertions supported by Cypress.
- Writing effective assertions for test validation.
Cypress Framework Best Practices
- Tips and guidelines for maintaining scalable Cypress test suites.
- Avoiding anti-patterns in Cypress automation scripts.
Using Fixtures and Custom Commands
- Implementing fixtures to manage test data.
- Writing reusable custom commands for common operations.
Page Object Model Design in Cypress
- Organizing test scripts with the Page Object Model (POM) pattern.
- Simplifying test maintenance with POM.
Parameterization and Data-Driven Testing
- Passing dynamic data to Cypress tests.
- Using external data sources for automated tests.
Managing Configuration and Environment Variables
- Discussing Cypress configuration options.
- Using environment variables for flexible test setups.
Cypress Dashboard Features
- Exploring the dashboard for test execution insights.
- Utilizing video recording and screenshots for debugging.
Building npm Scripts for Cypress
- Writing npm scripts to streamline test execution.
- Integrating Cypress into CI/CD pipelines like Jenkins.
Cypress Integration with Cucumber BDD
- Setting up Cucumber with Cypress for behavior-driven testing.
- Writing feature files and step definitions for Cypress.
Cucumber Features with Cypress
- Using data-driven scenarios in Cucumber tests.
- Tagging, hooks, and generating HTML reports for Cypress-Cucumber tests.
XHR Testing with Cypress
- Validating XHR requests and responses during testing.
- Verifying backend communication in web applications.
Mocking API Calls with Cypress
- Using intercept commands to mock server responses.
- Creating stub data for isolated testing scenarios.