Cypress · Middle · Question 4 of 77

What does `.should(callback)` add compared with `.then(callback)`?

cy.get(".total").should(($el) => {
  expect(parseFloat($el.text())).to.be.greaterThan(0);
});

1The callback runs once, but with a longer timeout
2The callback is retried until its expectations pass
3The callback runs in Node instead of the browser

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Correct answer: The callback is retried until its expectations pass

Explanation

Use .should() for checks that may need time. .then() runs once and is for working with a value.

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