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Code Coverage Isn’t Enough: How UI Coverage Completes the Picture

Measuring Coverage Is Hard; We Made It Better Trying to understand how much of your application is tested can be an exercise in frustration—you're stuck relying on numbers that are hard to interpret, methods that don’t reflect real user activity, and reports that are a nightmare to collaborate on. But what if it didn't have to be this way? What if coverage could be actionable, intuitive, and reflective of what really matters—the user experience? That's why we built UI Coverage. Let's break dow Read more

Webinar Recap: Unlocking the Power of Test Replay

Recently, Brian Mann, the visionary founder behind Cypress, unveiled an exciting new feature that promises to revolutionize debugging in Cypress: Test Replay! In this article, we've distilled the key takeaways from the webinar, and if you're curious for more, the full recording is available on YouTube. 🎉 Over the past year, the Cypress team has dedicated themselves to bringing Test Replay to life. This powerful feature aims to tackle the persistent challenges associated with debugging web appl

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CypressConf 2023: Keynote Speaker Announcement

Introducing Jennifer Wadella We are thrilled to announce that we have secured an exceptional keynote speaker for CypressConf 2023: Jennifer Wadella. With a lifelong passion for coding, Jennifer serves as the Director of Angular Consulting at Bitovi, where she excels in crafting high-performance web applications. Beyond coding, she's a sought-after speaker at technical conferences and a skilled kombucha brewer. Jennifer is integral to the Kansas City tech community and the visionary behind Kans

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Upgrading to Cypress Versions 10, 11, and 12: A Path to Testing Excellence

We're excited to share some fantastic news with you! If you missed our recent webinar on the upcoming Test Replay feature, you can catch up here. This game-changing addition is just around the corner, and it's set to reshape your approach to testing. To make sure you're ready for this release, we encourage you to consider upgrading to Cypress Versions 10, 11, and 12. Plus, keep an eye out for the upcoming Version 13. Why Upgrade? The Benefits of Versions 10, 11, and 12 Version 10: Enjoy an

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Webinar Recap: Scaling Your Testing Strategy

In a recent webinar, we shared practical strategies, valuable insights, and actionable tips to help you build a testing strategy that holds up to complexity and change. We were fortunate to be joined by Cypress Ambassadors and testing extraordinaires: * Quantarius Ray, Expert Software Engineer at JB Hunt * Estefanía Fernández Muñoz, QA Engineer Manager at Genially * Marko Kolasinac, CEO of AssertQA Key Takeaways Here’s our host and Cypress Senior Technical Solutions Engineer Jenna Beckett

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Cypress and Chatbot AI: Writing Tests

This is a guest post from Ambassador David Ingraham. Hello, I’m David. I’m a Senior SDET with a passion for quality and training engineers on best practices in the industry. I’ve implemented robust testing frameworks for three years with Cypress.io and I’m looking forward to many more. Find and connect with me at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dingraham01/! The future is here! As a new wave of AI chatbots enters the engineering space, there are plenty of opportunities to embrace these tools and

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Guest Post: Creating Your Test Strategy

This is a guest post from Ambassador Justin James. Hi, I'm Justin. I have been programming, designing, and testing web applications for over 20 years. I love to share my knowledge with others to help get you to your end goals faster. I am a frequent speaker at conferences, meetups and community events. I also own a company called Let Your Nerd Be Heard where we turn virtual events into extraordinary experiences that transform audiences and generate wealth. Follow me on my blog: https://digitald

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Introducing Desktop Notifications for Cypress Cloud Runs

In the world of software testing, speed is of the essence. The faster you can identify and resolve issues, the smoother your development process becomes. That's why we are excited to announce the latest feature for Cypress Cloud: desktop notifications for your test runs. When it comes to debugging, it's crucial to know when relevant test runs complete in real-time. With the new desktop notifications feature, you no longer have to wait and watch your continuous integration (CI) system for update

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Webinar Recap: Speed up your E2E Testing with ephemeral environments from Shipyard

Recently the team at Shipyard joined us for a webinar on speeding up end-to-end testing with ephemeral environments. We’ve captured the highlights, and you can watch the recording here on YouTube. 🎉 This is a guest post from Benjie De Groot, Co-founder at Shipyard. Hello, I'm Benjie. I'm a co-founder with a passion for DevOps and releasing code I know will work! I have been an avid Cypress.io fan and user for years and love spreading the gospel around ephemeral environments + e2e testing. Fin

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Cypress Ambassador Spotlight: Mohammad Monfared

What motivates you to be a Cypress Ambassador? As a Cypress Ambassador, I am motivated by my passion for software testing and the positive impact that Cypress has on the development community. Cypress has revolutionized the way we approach end-to-end testing, making it more accessible, efficient, and enjoyable. Being an ambassador allows me to share my knowledge, experiences, and enthusiasm for Cypress with others, helping them unlock the potential of this powerful testing framework. I am drive

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