End-to-end Angular Testing with Cypress from Pluralsight

This course will teach you how to use Cypress to test Angular applications. You will learn how to get started with Cypress, write end-to-end tests, and take advantage of different features to create a reliable and maintainable testing solution.

Automated tests play a vital role in modern software development. In this course, End-to-end Angular Testing with Cypress, you'll learn how to use Cypress to test your Angular applications. First, you'll see how to set up a development environment and add Cypress to an existing Angular project using Angular CLI. Then, you'll learn how to locate elements on the web page, interact with them, and explore the core concepts of Cypress. Next, you'll be shown how to use App Actions, create Page Object Models, expose Angular components to Cypress, and access its state and methods within your Cypress tests. Finally, you'll dive into additional features of Cypress such as making and intercepting HTTP requests. By the end of this course, you'll be ready to use Cypress to boost your testing efforts and create reliable and maintainable tests for your Angular application.

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Course Overview

Introducing Cypress

Testing an Angular Application

Understanding Core Concepts of Cypress

Leveraging App Actions and Page Object Model

Testing Advanced Scenarios

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Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Suitable for those with prior front-end development experience, particularly in Angular

Provides hands-on practice with Cypress, a popular testing framework for Angular

Covers core concepts of Cypress for efficient and reliable testing

Taught by Marko Vajs, an experienced instructor in Angular testing

May require additional knowledge of Angular CLI for those new to the platform

Activities

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Review core concepts of Cypress

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Solidify understanding of Cypress's core concepts before diving into testing Angular applications.

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Review the 'Introduction' and 'Concepts' sections of Cypress documentation
Create a small sample project and experiment with basic Cypress commands

Organize and review course notes and resources

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Enhance retention of course content by organizing and reviewing notes and resources regularly.

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Gather all notes, assignments, quizzes, and exams related to the course
Create a system for organizing and categorizing the materials
Regularly review the organized materials to reinforce learning

Mentor junior developers or students in Cypress

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Reinforce your own understanding of Cypress while assisting others in their learning journey.

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Identify junior developers or students who are interested in learning Cypress
Offer your guidance and support, answering questions and providing resources
Review their code and provide feedback to help them improve their testing skills

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Test different Angular elements

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Improve testing skills by practicing on different Angular elements.

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Create a new test project in Cypress
Write tests for basic Angular elements such as buttons, inputs, and lists
Debug and refine tests until all elements are covered

Explore tutorial on Cypress architecture

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Extend knowledge of Cypress's architecture to improve testing strategies.

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Locate documentation for Cypress architecture
Review the 'Introduction' and 'Concepts' sections
Create a small test project and experiment with different architecture concepts

Contribute to an open-source Cypress project

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Enhance understanding of Cypress and contribute to the community by participating in open-source projects.

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Find an open-source Cypress project that aligns with your interests
Review the project documentation and identify areas where you can contribute
Submit a pull request with your proposed changes or contributions

Build a custom Page Object Model for Angular App

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Gain practical experience in creating a custom Page Object Model for a real-world Angular application.

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Identify the common elements and actions within the Angular application
Design a Page Object Model that represents the application's structure
Implement the Page Object Model in Cypress tests
Test and refine the Page Object Model to ensure reliability

Create an end-to-end testing suite for an Angular application

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Apply comprehensive testing strategies to an Angular application, solidifying understanding of E2E testing in real-world projects.

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Plan the test strategy and identify test cases
Set up Cypress and configure it for the Angular application
Write test scripts to cover various user flows and scenarios
Execute the test suite and analyze the results
Refine and maintain the test suite as the application evolves

Career center

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Software Test Engineer

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Project Manager

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Systems Engineer

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