Introduction to Cypress

• Overview of Cypress and its use in modern test automation.
• Key features and benefits of using Cypress for testing.

Cypress Architecture

• Understanding the internal workings of Cypress.
• How Cypress interacts with the browser and test scripts.

Setting up Cypress

• Step-by-step guide for Cypress installation.
• Project setup for seamless test automation.

Features of the Cypress Test Runner

• Overview of the Cypress test runner interface.
• Highlighting unique features that make test execution easier.

Cypress Command Line Arguments

• Using CLI options to run and configure Cypress tests.
• Automating test execution via the command line.

Basic Cypress Commands

• Key commands used for writing test automation scripts.
• Practical examples of Cypress commands for beginners.

Combining Cypress and jQuery

• Leveraging jQuery with Cypress for advanced DOM manipulation.
• Benefits and use cases of using Cypress with jQuery.

UI Automation with Cypress

• Automating user interface elements like checkboxes and radio buttons.
• Handling input fields, dropdowns, and more with Cypress.

Handling Popups and Alerts in Cypress

• Managing browser popups and JavaScript alerts.
• Writing tests to verify popup and alert behaviors.

Working with Child Windows and Frames

• Techniques for interacting with child windows using Cypress.
• Handling iframes and nested frames during automation.

Detailed Overview of Cypress Assertions

• Types of assertions supported by Cypress.
• Writing effective assertions for test validation.

Cypress Framework Best Practices

• Tips and guidelines for maintaining scalable Cypress test suites.
• Avoiding anti-patterns in Cypress automation scripts.

Using Fixtures and Custom Commands

• Implementing fixtures to manage test data.
• Writing reusable custom commands for common operations.

Page Object Model Design in Cypress

• Organizing test scripts with the Page Object Model (POM) pattern.
• Simplifying test maintenance with POM.

Parameterization and Data-Driven Testing

• Passing dynamic data to Cypress tests.
• Using external data sources for automated tests.

Managing Configuration and Environment Variables

• Discussing Cypress configuration options.
• Using environment variables for flexible test setups.

Cypress Dashboard Features

• Exploring the dashboard for test execution insights.
• Utilizing video recording and screenshots for debugging.

Building npm Scripts for Cypress

• Writing npm scripts to streamline test execution.
• Integrating Cypress into CI/CD pipelines like Jenkins.

Cypress Integration with Cucumber BDD

• Setting up Cucumber with Cypress for behavior-driven testing.
• Writing feature files and step definitions for Cypress.

Cucumber Features with Cypress

• Using data-driven scenarios in Cucumber tests.
• Tagging, hooks, and generating HTML reports for Cypress-Cucumber tests.

XHR Testing with Cypress

• Validating XHR requests and responses during testing.
• Verifying backend communication in web applications.

Mocking API Calls with Cypress

• Using intercept commands to mock server responses.
• Creating stub data for isolated testing scenarios.