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Upon clicking E2E you can see this dashboard which has the entire list of tests under cypress/tests.

Running Tests from the CLI:

In CI environments or for batch test execution, the CLI offers a streamlined approach. Run all tests or specify individual test files:

npx cypress run

npx cypress run --spec "cypress/tests/ui/custom.spec.ts"

• Automated Testing Platform: Keploy focuses on generating tests automatically for backend services, particularly API and database interactions.




• Capture & Replay: Keploy captures real-world traffic and replays it in test environments, creating real-life test cases.




• No-Code Test Generation: Designed for ease, it generates tests without requiring custom scripts.

E2E Testing with Keploy:

• API-Centric E2E Testing: Automates end-to-end testing for backend comp onents, ensuring backend functionality is verified as a unit.




• Error Detection & Replay: Captures API requests/responses, replays interactions, and detects regressions early.




• Consistent Data Validation: Tracks responses and changes in data flow, ensuring accuracy across deployments.




• Seamless Integration: Easily integrates with CI/CD pipelines, helping teams automate E2E checks on backend changes.

There are many tools in this space, each of these tools provides capabilities suited to different types of testing environments, from browser-specific tests in Puppeteer to cross-browser compatibility in Playwright and Selenium.

Choosing the right tool ultimately depends on your testing needs and application requirements.

FAQ

Can Cypress be used for backend testing?

Cypress is primarily a front-end testing tool. While it can interact with backend APIs and mock responses, it is not designed for extensive backend testing. For backend-specific tests, tools like Keploy can complement Cypress by providing unit and integration testing capabilities for server-side functionalities.

Does Cypress support cross-browser testing?

Yes, Cypress supports Chrome, Edge, and Firefox. However, it has limited support compared to tools like Selenium or Playwright, which offer broader cross-browser compatibility.

How does Cypress handle API testing?

Cypress can perform API tests by making HTTP requests directly from the test code. You can use cy.request() to validate API responses, making it easy to test APIs within the same end-to-end testing framework.

How can I debug failing Cypress tests?

Cypress provides detailed logs and screenshots by default, and the Test Runner allows you to interact with your tests visually. You can add .only to isolate failing tests, use cy.pause() to stop execution, and utilize Chrome DevTools for further debugging.