Table of Contents
- Introduction
- What is Cypress?
- Prerequisites
- How to Install Cypress
- Opening Cypress Test Runner
- Conclusion
Introduction:
Cypress is a strong JavaScript-driven e2e testing framework that is able to withstand end-to-end automation testing for web applications. How you go about setting it up is what you will find in this guide.
1. What is Cypress?
Cypress is an open-source front-end testing tool built for modern web applications. It allows developers and testers to:
✔️Write end-to-end (E2E) tests
✔️ Automate UI interactions
✔️ Perform API testing
✔️ Run tests in headless mode or with a GUI test runner
2. Prerequisites
Before installing Cypress, make sure you have the following installed:
Node.js: Download from Node.js official website,
A code editor: VS Code is recommended
Basic knowledge of JavaScript (optional but helpful)
3. How to Install Cypress
Step 1: Install Node.js
- Visit Node.js
- Download the LTS (Long-Term Support) version
- Install Node.js by following the setup wizard
Verify installation by opening the terminal or command prompt and running:
node -v
npm –v
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Step 2: Create a New Project Folder
- Open Command Prompt (CMD) or Terminal
- Navigate to the location where you want to create your project
- Run the following commands:
mkdir cypress-demo
cd cypress-demo
Step 3: Initialize a Node.js Project
Run the following command inside the cypress-demo folder:
npminit -y
This will create a package.json file, which manages dependencies.
Step 4: Install Cypress
To install Cypress, run:
npm install cypress --save-dev
Verify installation by running:
npx cypress -v
You should see an output like this:
Cypress package version: 13.4.0
4. Opening Cypress Test Runner
Run the following command to launch Cypress:
npx cypress open
This will open the Cypress Test Runner, where you can configure your tests.
Click on E2E Testing → Continue → Select Browser → Click Start E2E Testing.
Conclusion
Cypress is quite the treat for end-to-end testing using an intuitive interface and sturdy functionalities; no wonder it is favored by developers and QA teams. This guide was the first step toward effective test automation, whether for personal projects or enterprise-level Software Testing Services.
About Author
Rushi Mistry is a Security Tester at PixelQA with a focus on cybersecurity. He is passionate about IoT penetration testing and is working towards obtaining a CISSP certification, with the ultimate goal of becoming a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).