What motivates you to be a Cypress Ambassador?
The desire to be part of a community focused on software quality.
How do you currently help others that are either using Cypress or interested in using Cypress?
As a teacher, I teach testing concepts and how to use Cypress for end-to-end testing.
What is your favorite Cypress feature?
On one hand, I find interceptors extremely useful, but I also love how easy it is to extend Cypress's capabilities and create new plugins.
What is your favorite "Cypress Best Practice" and why?
I believe the real power lies in simplicity. That's why my favorite best practices are the ones that are easiest to implement but have the biggest impact, like avoiding dependencies on the results of previous tests and not using explicit waits in our code.
Outside of work, what are your favorite things to do (hobbies, passions, etc.)?
I enjoy hiking, playing board games, and simply meeting up with friends for a coffee at a bar, telling the same stories we've already told each other a thousand times.
What is one professional milestone you are proud of?
I think my biggest achievement is being able to work in something I truly enjoy and feeling happy with the career path I chose.
For new users - what is the best way to "get started" with Cypress?
To learn any technology, the best approach for me is to start with the "Getting Started" guide on the official website, and in this case, Cypress is no exception.
What is your favorite quote or saying?
"Luck is the intersection of preparation and opportunity".