Cypress · Middle · Question 63 of 77

How can a Cypress test fail if the app logs console errors?

1Spy on console.error in onBeforeLoad and assert
2Console messages can't be observed in Cypress
3Cypress fails the test on console errors automatically

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Correct answer: Spy on console.error in onBeforeLoad and assert

Explanation

cy.visit(url, { onBeforeLoad(win) { cy.spy(win.console, 'error').as('err') } }) then assert on @err.

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