Cypress Foundations

End-to-end testing can be tricky in modern web applications, but Cypress makes it easier and more reliable. This course will teach you how to set up, write, and debug Cypress tests for real-world web applications with confidence.

What you'll learn

Modern web applications are becoming increasingly dynamic and complex, making it critical for developers and QA engineers to have reliable end-to-end testing strategies. However, many teams struggle with flaky tests, hard-to-debug errors, and slow feedback loops when using traditional testing tools. In this course, Cypress Foundations, you’ll learn to confidently test modern web applications using Cypress, an all-in-one testing framework built for speed, reliability, and developer happiness.

First, you’ll explore how to install and configure Cypress in a React-based project like Bethany’s Pie Shop, setting up a solid foundation for writing browser-based tests. Next, you’ll discover how to write and execute realistic tests that simulate user behavior, using Cypress’s intuitive syntax, automatic waiting, and command chaining features. Finally, you’ll learn how to handle asynchronous behavior, use aliases, and debug failing tests using Cypress’s powerful time-travel and snapshot tools.

When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of Cypress needed to confidently write and maintain reliable end-to-end tests for modern web applications, giving your team faster feedback, fewer bugs, and greater confidence in every release.