Cypress · Senior · Question 45 of 76

Why keep assertions in tests rather than inside custom commands?

1Custom commands can't contain assertions
2Readers see what each test verifies
3Assertions in commands run twice

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Correct answer: Readers see what each test verifies

Explanation

Commands are good for actions and setup. Hidden checks make failures surprising and tests harder to read.

Further reading

Cypress: Custom Commands ↗

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