Cypress · Junior · Question 54 of 75

How do you test a feature that depends on time, like a countdown?

1Wait for the real countdown to finish
2Change the CI machine's system clock
3Use cy.clock() and cy.tick()

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Correct answer: Use cy.clock() and cy.tick()

Explanation

cy.clock() replaces timers and Date, and cy.tick(ms) moves time forward instantly.

Further reading

Cypress: cy.clock() ↗

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