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Cypress 16: faster tests, starting with HTTP/2 support
Cypress announces version 16 of its testing framework, adding HTTP/2 support on by default, zero default typing delay, retrying cookie/storage commands, and modernized runtimes (Node.js 24, Electron 41, Chromium 146). The release removes Cypress.env() to keep secrets out of the browser.
Cypress Blog
Cypress Security Incident: Status and Response
Cypress discloses a security incident affecting Cypress Cloud test data and provides a status update and response, explaining what data was involved and how repository URLs are recorded.
DEV Community
Cypress E2E with YoBox: Disposable Email + Webhook Tester - DEV Community
A tutorial on using Cypress with YoBox for testing email OTP and webhook flows in end-to-end tests.
Stack Overflow
Selenium vs. Cypress vs Playwright: Choosing your test automation framework
This article compares the three major test automation frameworks: Selenium, Cypress, and Playwright, discussing their architectures, performance, features, and when to choose each.
BugBug
Cypress Best Practices: Test Automation Guide
A comprehensive guide covering best practices for using Cypress in test automation, including element selection, parallelization, and debugging.
TestMu AI
Cypress vs Playwright: Key Differences and When to Use Each
A comprehensive comparison of Cypress and Playwright, highlighting their architectural differences, performance, and use cases.
dev.to
The Cypress i18n Mistake: Testing Words Instead of Meaning - i18next is your partner
A guide on best practices for internationalization testing in Cypress, using i18next to avoid hardcoding translations.
TestMu AI
Cypress Testing Framework Tutorial: Complete Guide to Test Automation with Cypress | TestMu AI
A full tutorial on getting started with Cypress, covering installation, features, and running tests on cloud grid.
dev.to
Playwright vs Cypress for Visual Testing: An Honest Comparison (2026)
An honest comparison of Playwright and Cypress for visual regression testing, discussing native features and limitations.
DEV Community
5 Things AI Can't Do, Even in Cypress
Article discusses the history and philosophy behind Cypress, comparing it to Playwright and covering its strengths and limitations.
Quash
Selenium Alternatives in 2026: Playwright, Cypress & More - Quash
A comprehensive article discussing Selenium alternatives including Cypress, with detailed comparisons and migration advice.
dev.to
Cypress Visual Testing: The Complete Guide to Adding Visual Testing to Cypress
A complete guide on integrating visual testing into Cypress, covering various plugins and alternatives.
BugBug.io
Top Cypress Alternatives in 2026 - BugBug.io
An article comparing Cypress with several alternative testing tools, highlighting features and use cases.
DEV Community
Your Cypress Tests Are Slower Than You Think
Article discusses why slow Cypress tests break the feedback loop and provides optimization techniques for test, pipeline, and startup.
DEV Community
Meet the CypressConf 2026 Keynote: Bas Dijkstra - DEV Community
Cypress announces Bas Dijkstra as the keynote speaker for CypressConf 2026, focusing on building trust in test results and making sense of signals in modern development.
Shiplight AI
7 Best Cypress Alternatives in 2026 (Ranked) | Shiplight AI
A listicle discussing why teams move away from Cypress and comparing top alternatives like Playwright, Selenium, and AI-native tools.
Cypress.io Blog
Introducing Studio AI: Stronger Validation, Less Friction
Cypress.io announced the launch of Studio AI, an enhancement to Cypress Studio that uses AI to generate assertion suggestions based on UI changes during test recording. This aims to improve test validation depth and reduce friction in test creation, ultimately leading to stronger release confidence.
TECHSY
Playwright vs Cypress vs Selenium: Honest Pick | TECHSY
An in-depth comparison of Playwright, Cypress, and Selenium, analyzing speed, language support, cost, and developer experience.
Medium (Zhimin Zhan)
Why is Cypress not dead yet? Cypress.io tearing off its ‘open-source’ mask helped boost its revenue.
This article discusses how Cypress.io has managed to survive despite predictions of its demise, attributing its continued existence to a strategic shift in its open-source policy. The author, Zhimin Zhan, revisits his earlier article 'Cypress.io is Dying' and explains the company's decision to enforce data recording restrictions to protect its intellectual property.
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