Course 1: Introduction to Cypress and Basic Test Automation

Course Title:

“Cypress Essentials: Building Foundations in Test Automation”

Course Duration:

3 Weeks

Course Description:

Embark on a journey to master the fundamentals of Cypress, a powerful tool for web application testing. This three-week course, “Cypress Essentials: Building Foundations in Test Automation,” is tailored for those beginning their path in quality assurance. You will gain hands-on experience with Cypress, understanding its interface, basic functionalities, and the principles of automated testing. By the end of this course, you will be well-prepared to write, execute, and debug basic test cases using Cypress, laying a strong foundation for advanced study in test automation.

Week 1: Introduction to Cypress and Test Automation Basics

• Objective: Understand the basics of Cypress and its role in automated testing.
• Topics:
  • Overview of Cypress.
  • Setting up the Cypress environment.
  • Introduction to automated testing concepts.
• Practical Exercises: Install Cypress and run a simple test script.

Week 2: Writing and Debugging Basic Tests in Cypress

• Objective: Learn to write and debug basic test scripts using Cypress.
• Topics:
  • Writing your first test script.
  • Cypress Test Runner basics.
  • Debugging tests in Cypress.
• Practical Exercises: Create basic test cases and use the Test Runner to debug them.

Week 3: Introduction to Advanced Cypress Features

• Objective: Get introduced to some of the advanced features of Cypress.
• Topics:
  • Basic network request handling.
  • Working with Cypress commands and selectors.
  • Organizing tests and using Cypress fixtures.
• Practical Exercises: Write tests involving network requests and data fixtures.

Course Features:

• Interactive Learning: Engaging video tutorials, practical exercises, and interactive quizzes.
• Community Support: Access to a discussion forum for peer learning and instructor feedback.
• Additional Resources: Supplementary materials and tutorials for extended learning.

Assessment:

• End-of-Course Project: A practical assignment where learners will apply the skills they’ve learned to write and debug a series of test cases.
• Quiz: A comprehensive quiz covering all the topics taught in the course.

Certification:

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certificate, acknowledging their proficiency in the basics of Cypress and test automation.