Cypress · Junior · Question 26 of 75

Why can't you write `const btn = cy.get('button')` and use `btn` as an element?

1Because cy.get only works inside describe blocks
2Commands return chainers, not elements; the value comes later
3Cypress elements can't be stored in variables of type const

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Correct answer: Commands return chainers, not elements; the value comes later

Explanation

Use .then(($btn) => ...) or chain commands. Aliases with .as() share values between commands.

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