What is eslint-plugin-cypress?
The eslint-plugin-cypress npm package provides a set of linting rules specific to Cypress, an end-to-end testing framework. These rules help developers adhere to best practices and avoid common mistakes when writing Cypress tests.
What are eslint-plugin-cypress's main functionalities?
Enforcing Assertions
Ensures that assertions are made in test cases to prevent tests that mistakenly pass without asserting any conditions.
expect(something).to.be.true;
Disallowing Assignment in Conditional Expressions
Prevents the use of assignment operators in conditional expressions, which can lead to tests that pass incorrectly due to an assignment rather than a proper comparison.
if (user = getUser()) { /* ... */ }
Disallowing Unnecessary Waiting
Discourages the use of arbitrary wait times in tests, promoting the use of Cypress's built-in waiting mechanisms that are more reliable and efficient.
cy.wait(5000);
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eslint-plugin-testing-library
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