Cypress is a new testing library that lets you write reusable, script-able, tests in JavaScript and it allows you to test any front-end application regardless of which framework it was built with.
Whether you’re writing in Angular, React, Vue, or vanilla HTML/JavaScript, you can use Cypress to test your applications.
Cypress code is very similar to BDD tests written in other testing libraries so the learning curve is pretty low. Additionally it will save screen shots of the UI before and after different actions have taken place, and allows you to save all of this data into the cloud for your customers. You can also create plugins and get crazier with Cypress if you’d like.
In this talk we’ll start at the beginning, show you how to install Cypress and start using it. We’ll build some basic tests, show you a few options for configuring and running Cypress and provide info on where to go from there.
Speaker
Nolan Erck - Founder at South of Shasta Consulting
About the Speaker
Nolan Erck has been developing software for 21 years. Starting in the video game industry working on titles for Maxis and LucasArts, then advancing to web development in 1999, his list of credits includes Grim Fandango, StarWars Rogue Squadron, SimPark, SimSafari as well as high-traffic websites for a variety of clients.
Nolan manages the SacInteractive User Group, teaches classes on aspects of software development, and regularly gives presentations at conferences and user groups across the country.
When he's not consulting or talking about himself in the third person, Nolan can usually be found working on one of several music projects.
Location
WorkVine209
1005 East Pescadero Ave, Suite 167, Tracy, CA 95376
Parking and Basic Information
The venue is within Northgate Village and there will be plenty of no-cost parking. The doors to the building automatically lock at a certain time, but make sure you knock and someone will let you in.