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Now Available to Everyone: Write Cypress Tests in Natural Language with cy.prompt()

You've seen the previews. You’ve heard the buzz. And now it’s official: cy.prompt() is live and available to everyone as an experimental feature. Announced live on stage at CypressConf 2025 by founder Brian Mann, cy.prompt()’s entrance into the Cypress API marks a first step into the future of AI-assisted testing. The Problem Modern AI has promised to make test automation easier, but until now, the reality has often fell short. Many AI-based testing tools weren’t built with testing in mind. T Read more

Upcoming Webinar: Using Cypress and Github Actions to Build an Automation Pipeline

Thorough testing is the backbone of quality software development, but structuring your testing pipeline efficiently can be a daunting task. Join us for our Customer Spotlight webinar series, where we shine a light on developers and QA engineers leading the charge in testing innovation within their organizations. Revolutionize Your Testing Process with Automated CI/CD In this webinar, we'll explore the dynamic duo of Cypress and GitHub Actions, unlocking the potential for an automated CI/CD pi

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Cypress Accessibility

Introducing Cypress Accessibility

Updated March 2025. Looking for a free trial? Sign up here. Introduction We built Cypress Accessibility to help teams measure and improve the accessibility of their applications by adding highly effective, zero-effort accessibility checks to the Cypress Cloud platform. To do this, we automatically generate rich, interactive accessibility reports based entirely on existing tests being recorded to Cypress Cloud. This requires no setup or configuration, so it can be adopted instantly at any time

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Webinar Recap: Cypress & Azure DevOps

Recently, we were joined by Ivan Xue, Staff Software Engineer in Test at Prospa and automation aficionado, to discuss how Prospa built seamless test automation with Cypress and Azure DevOps. In this article, we’ve summarized the key takeaways from the webinar. The full recording is available on YouTube. Prospa’s tech stack Prospa is a financial technology company building cash flow products and services for the small business economy in AU & NZ. Prospa’s back-end is written in .Net, so they us

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How Prospa built seamless test automation with Cypress and Azure DevOps

Upcoming webinar: Learn how to build an efficient test pipeline with Cypress and Azure

Thorough automated testing is critical for ensuring the quality of your application, but effectively structuring your test pipeline is no small feat. It involves seamlessly integrating your testing framework, handling dependencies, managing parallelization, and establishing consistent deployments across various environments to facilitate efficient, effective testing. We are excited to unveil our Customer Spotlight webinar series, where we highlight developers and QA engineers leading the testin

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Cypress Studio: A Beginner's Guide

Embarking on a project migration to a new tool may seem like a daunting journey, especially when adapting to Cypress requires mastering JavaScript and understanding the mocha framework. However, the silver lining lies in Cypress Studio, an integrated tool within Cypress. This visual gem simplifies the creation and modification of test scripts through a graphical interface, offering a user-friendly alternative for those not as comfortable with coding. What is Cypress Studio? Cypress Studio is

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Reflecting on 2023: A Year in Review

As we bid farewell to 2023, it's time to reflect on the incredible journey we've had this year at Cypress. Here are the highlights. A year of community engagement Events, conferences, and talks, oh my! At Front End Test Fest 2023, over 7000 registrants delved into the latest trends and innovations in frontend testing. Then, we had our first CypressConf 2023. This game-changing event brought together developers and QA professionals worldwide for visionary insights, best practices, and practi

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Embracing the Future of Testing in 2024: A Year-End Reflection and Look Ahead

As we stand at the threshold of 2024, the testing community is poised for a year of innovation and evolution. In this year-end reflection, we explore the key pillars that will shape the testing landscape, emphasizing the crucial shift left, the building of robust testing cultures, and the overarching importance of holistic application quality. Shifting Left: The Imperative for Proactive Testing In the ever-evolving landscape of software development, the strategy of "shifting left" has become

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Elevating Your Tests: A Cypress-Selenium Comparison

In the realm of automated testing, the choice between Cypress and Selenium is a pivotal decision that can significantly impact the efficiency and reliability of your testing processes. Let's embark on a journey through the key differentiators of these two frameworks, offering insights to guide you in making an informed choice tailored to your project's needs. Test Execution Speed Cypress takes a bold approach, operating directly within the web browser. This not only ensures faster test execut

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[Update] Why Cypress decided to block Currents.dev and Sorry Cypress

TL;DR * Cypress introduced targeted blocking for projects and other libraries relying on the 3rd party NPM module: cypress-cloud in v13 and, as of today, v12. * The decision to implement blocking was a final measure, taken only after sincere and dedicated attempts spanning multiple months to explore and exhaust alternative options. * Our actions are in response to a multi-year pattern of behavior from Sorry-Cypress and Currents.dev, who inappropriately leveraged our brand and products to cr

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