Why you should use Cypress for test automation
Tags: cypress, testing, automtion, e2e
Published: 2021-01-07 00:15:00

Let's be honest. Developers hate **end-to-end** (e2e) tests.

But this is because they haven't used [**Cypress.io**](https://cypress.io) yet.

**Cypress** is the most **developer-friendly** testing framework ever made.

With **Cypress**, writing tests is a joy!

No configuration is needed to get started. All unit testing tools that you're already familiar with are packaged in. You can write not only **e2e** tests, but also, unit, [**component**](https://youtu.be/7X8Fzl7rrjw), **API**, **snapshot testing**, and even a mix of them all.

Do you need to isolate the frontend from the backend? There we go! With **Cypress**, you can do it easily.

So, what are you waiting for? Give it a try. You won't regret it, I promise.

[**Cypress**](https://docs.cypress.io/guides/overview/why-cypress.html), because the web has evolved. Finally, testing has too.

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Get to know the "**Pinches of Cypress**" series.

* [**How to fill out and submit forms with Cypress**](https://dev.to/walmyrlimaesilv/how-to-fill-out-and-submit-forms-with-cypress-4fm7)
* [**How to check that I was redirected to the correct URL with Cypress**](https://dev.to/walmyrlimaesilv/how-to-check-that-i-was-redirected-to-the-correct-url-with-cypress-k9k)
* [**How to run a test multiple times with Cypress to prove it is stable**](https://dev.to/walmyrlimaesilv/how-to-run-a-test-multiple-times-with-cypress-to-prove-it-is-stable-3c0k)
* [**How to test APIs with Cypress**](https://dev.to/walmyrlimaesilv/how-to-check-the-body-structure-of-a-json-scheme-with-cypress-1lj5)
* [**How to check that an element does not exist on the screen with Cypress**](https://dev.to/walmyrlimaesilv/how-to-check-that-an-element-does-not-exist-on-the-screen-with-cypress-3e3h)
* [**How to protect sensitive data with Cypress**](https://dev.to/walmyrlimaesilv/how-to-protect-sensitive-data-with-cypress-44d3)
* [**How to create custom commands with Cypress**](https://dev.to/walmyrlimaesilv/how-to-create-custom-commands-with-cypress-3102)
* [**How to visit a page that is on my computer with Cypress**](https://dev.to/walmyrlimaesilv/how-to-visit-a-page-that-is-on-my-computer-with-cypress-29ee)
* [**How to wait for a request to finish before moving on with Cypress**](https://dev.to/walmyrlimaesilv/how-to-wait-for-a-request-to-finish-before-moving-on-with-cypress-2030)
* [**How to identify an element by its text with Cypress**](https://dev.to/walmyrlimaesilv/how-to-identify-an-element-by-its-text-with-cypress-16pg)
* [**How to run tests in headless mode with Cypress**](https://dev.to/walmyrlimaesilv/how-to-run-tests-in-headless-mode-with-cypress-3meo)
* [**How to intercept and mock the response of an HTTP request with Cypress**](https://dev.to/walmyrlimaesilv/how-to-intercept-and-mock-the-response-of-an-http-request-with-cypress-4lc5)
* [**How to use fixtures with Cypress to isolate the frontend tests**](https://dev.to/walmyrlimaesilv/how-to-use-fixtures-with-cypress-to-isolate-the-frontend-tests-2hhl)
* [**How to check the contents of a file with Cypress**](https://dev.to/walmyrlimaesilv/how-to-check-the-contents-of-a-file-with-cypress-47fg)
* [**How to perform visual regression tests with Cypress and Percy**](https://dev.to/walmyrlimaesilv/how-to-perform-visual-regression-tests-with-cypress-and-percy-2ih)
* [**How to run tests simulating mobile devices with Cypress**](https://dev.to/walmyrlimaesilv/how-to-run-tests-simulating-mobile-devices-with-cypress-9kj)
* [**How to perform an action conditionally with Cypress**](https://dev.to/walmyrlimaesilv/how-to-perform-an-action-conditionally-with-cypress-4p72)
* [**How to take screenshots of automated tests with Cypress**](https://dev.to/walmyrlimaesilv/how-to-take-screenshots-of-automated-tests-with-cypress-3ffj)
* [**How to simulate errors with Cypress**](https://dev.to/walmyrlimaesilv/how-to-simulate-errors-with-cypress-3o3l)
* [**How to simulate the delay in a request with Cypress**](https://dev.to/walmyrlimaesilv/how-to-simulate-the-delay-in-a-request-with-cypress-21g4)
* [**How to type and press ENTER with Cypress**](https://dev.to/walmyrlimaesilv/how-to-type-and-press-enter-with-cypress-2fl3)
* [**How to read the browser's localStorage with Cypress**](https://dev.to/walmyrlimaesilv/how-to-read-the-browser-s-localstorage-with-cypress-4k60)
* [**How to change the baseUrl via command line with Cypress**](https://dev.to/walmyrlimaesilv/how-to-change-the-baseurl-via-command-line-with-cypress-1olm)
* [**How to upload files with Cypress**](https://dev.to/walmyrlimaesilv/how-to-upload-files-with-cypress-a6g)
* [**How to test that cache works with Cypress**](https://dev.to/walmyrlimaesilv/how-to-test-that-cache-works-with-cypress-2d1i)
* [**How to check multiple checkboxes at once with Cypress**](https://dev.to/walmyrlimaesilv/how-to-check-multiple-checkboxes-at-once-with-cypress-26jd)
* [**Using the keywords Given/When/Then with Cypress but without Cucumber**](https://dev.to/walmyrlimaesilv/using-the-keywords-given-when-then-with-cypress-but-without-cucumber-118p)
* [**`cy.request` vs. `cy.intercept`**](https://dev.to/walmyrlimaesilv/cy-request-vs-cy-intercept-cmi)
* [**Best practices in test automation with Cypress**](https://dev.to/walmyrlimaesilv/best-practices-in-test-automation-with-cypress-49ee)
* [**How to create fixtures with random data using Cypress and faker**](https://dev.to/walmyrlimaesilv/how-to-create-fixtures-with-random-data-using-cypress-and-faker-46cl)
* [**The importance of testability for web testing automation**](https://dev.to/walmyrlimaesilv/the-importance-of-testability-for-web-testing-automation-5f18)
* [**How to login programmatically with Cypress**](https://dev.to/walmyrlimaesilv/how-to-login-programmatically-with-cypress-2iam)
* [**`cy.get()` vs. `cy.contains()`**](https://dev.to/walmyrlimaesilv/a-simple-cypress-exercise-2lfe)
* [**Testing copy to clipboard with Cypress**](https://dev.to/walmyrlimaesilv/testing-copy-to-clipboard-with-cypress-1414)
* [**Filtering the available browsers in Cypress**](https://dev.to/walmyrlimaesilv/filtering-the-available-browsers-in-cypress-1835)
* [**Simulating Internet Outage and Recovery using Cypress**](https://dev.to/walmyrlimaesilv/simulating-internet-outage-and-recovery-using-cypress-5hjk)
* [**Logging into different environments with Cypress**](https://dev.to/walmyrlimaesilv/logging-into-different-environments-with-cypress-l6i)

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Would you like to learn about **test automation with Cypress**? Get to know my online courses on [**Udemy**](https://udemy.com/user/walmyr).

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This post was translated to Portuguese, and it can be found on the [**Talking About Testing**](https://talkingabouttesting.com/2021/01/09/por-que-voce-deve-usar-cypress-para-automacao-de-testes/) blog.