What is the Cypress should() command used for?
Hi Toby,
The Cypress should() command for making assertions about your application’s state in Cypress tests. It verifies if elements, values, or behaviors match what you expect.
Learn more how to use Cypress should() command:
As someone with years of experience in QA, I can tell you that the Cypress should() command is essential for making assertions about your application’s state in Cypress tests. It verifies if elements, values, or behaviors match what you expect. For example, you can use should(‘be.visible’) to ensure an element is visible on the page. Learn more about how to use the Cypress should() command: Cypress Should Command
Building on Priyanka’s point, I’ve found that using should() with chaining can make your assertions even more powerful. In my experience, Cypress allows you to chain multiple should() commands together to perform complex assertions. For instance, you can use should(‘have.length’, 3) to assert that a list contains exactly three items, and then chain it with should(‘contain’, ‘item’) to assert that the list contains a specific item. This chaining capability is incredibly useful for writing concise and readable tests.
That’s a great point, Vindhya. With over five years in the industry, I’ve also utilized should() with custom assertions to further extend its capabilities. Cypress provides the flexibility to define custom assertions using the should() command. You can create custom assertions using functions and pass them to should(). For example, you can define a custom assertion to check if a given value is greater than a certain threshold and use it in your test cases. This makes your tests not only more robust but also tailored to your specific needs.