CypressConf 2024 delivered on its promise to inspire and empower the testing community. Packed with exciting product announcements, insightful sessions, and actionable strategies, the two-day virtual event explored what’s next for software testing and how Cypress continues to lead the way. Here’s a look at the key highlights and takeaways from this year’s event.
Announcements: UI Coverage and Cypress Accessibility
During the Founder session, Brian Mann, Founder of Cypress.io, and Peter Stakoun, Senior Product Manager, introduced two groundbreaking tools that will reshape how teams approach application quality.
UI Coverage provides visual insights into how well your app’s UI elements are tested, helping teams identify gaps, prioritize critical flows, and optimize their test suites. With features like a dynamic visual overlay and customizable metrics tracking, UI Coverage makes it easier than ever to achieve meaningful coverage and avoid over-testing.
On the accessibility front, Cypress Accessibility brings seamless automated checks directly into your testing workflow. It runs without additional setup and offers immediate access to accessibility reports for everything tested in Cypress, all while keeping test performance intact.
These new tools are designed to help teams deliver better experiences for their users faster.
Embracing the AI-Driven Future
AI in testing was a hot topic throughout the event, with sessions highlighting how artificial intelligence is transforming the way teams author, optimize, and maintain their test suites.
From AI-powered test generation to smart analysis agents, Cypress is exploring how AI can reduce manual overhead, surface actionable insights, and enhance overall efficiency. One of the most exciting takeaways? A sneak peek into AI-driven workflows that may soon integrate directly into Cypress!
Lessons from Industry Leaders
CypressConf 2024 featured a stellar lineup of speakers sharing their expertise and real-world success stories. Here are a few standouts:
- Contract Testing with Lewis Prescott: Learn how API contract testing improves reliability and streamlines development workflows using tools like Cypress and Packflow.
- Observability in Testing with Alice Yang: See how Pinterest uses observability to gain deeper insights into test behavior and performance.
- The Automation Maturity Pyramid with David Ingraham: Discover actionable strategies for building automation suites that deliver measurable impact and scalability.
Each session reinforced the importance of adopting modern tools, refining processes, and thinking strategically about testing.
Emerging Trends: What’s Next?
Throughout the conference, speakers and attendees explored the trends shaping the future of testing:
- AI-Powered Testing: Automation is evolving with AI, unlocking new possibilities for coverage analysis and test generation.
- Performance Optimization: Faster feedback loops and efficient test execution are top priorities for development teams.
- GraphQL Testing: The growing adoption of GraphQL APIs is pushing teams to rethink their testing strategies, with contract testing emerging as a go-to solution.
Watch the CypressConf 2024 Playlist
CypressConf 2024 was more than just a conference—it was a celebration of the testing community’s resilience and innovation. The new tools, strategies, and insights shared during the event are all geared toward helping teams build reliable, scalable testing processes that drive real impact.
Missed a session or want to revisit your favorite moments? The full CypressConf 2024 playlist is now available on YouTube! Dive into game-changing announcements, expert talks, and cutting-edge strategies designed to help your team shift to the future of testing:
Watch the CypressConf 2024 Playlist Now
Let’s continue to shift the future of testing together. Stay tuned for more updates from Cypress as we work to redefine what’s possible in application quality.