Cypress-Music-Library-Lab

Developed at devCodeCamp

Automated end-to-end test scripts for a music library application using Cypress. The tests simulate a typical sequence of user actions—from logging in through updating the music library—to validate real-world use cases and the integrity of user workflows.

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Features

• Automated Testing: End-to-end verification of user behaviors
• White-Box Testing: Scripting covers both UI and logic flows
• Scripting: Simulates clicks, form submissions, and database updates
• User Behavior: Replicates a realistic usage sequence for QA

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Technologies Used

• Cypress.io

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Installation

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/thompsonmikej/Cypress-Music-Library-Lab.git
   cd Cypress-Music-Library-Lab
   

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   

3. Open Cypress Test Runner:

   npx cypress open
   

   or run headlessly:

   npx cypress run
   

For more about Cypress installation and running tests, see the Cypress documentation.

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Usage

• Launch the app you want to test.
• Open Cypress and select the desired test suite.
• Watch the tests simulate a complete user journey: login, navigation, data entry, library management, and validation.
• Review test results in the Cypress dashboard.

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Challenges & Lessons Learned

• Gained experience in automated testing by scripting tests that mimic human interactions—including clicking UI elements and entering data in sequence.
• Built a deeper understanding of real user flows and how automation can improve QA reliability.

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Future Improvements

• Extend test coverage to simulate longer user journeys and cover edge cases.
• Add more sophisticated keystroke combinations and test complex scenarios for deeper usability insights.

? Author

Feel free to reach out or connect:

Michael Thompson
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thompsonmikej

Frameworks

Testing

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