Testing · Middle · Question 34 of 75

Why is `getByRole` slower than `getByText`, and what to do about it?

✓Correct answer: It computes the accessibility tree; in huge DOMs scope it with within or narrow it with name, rather than giving it up
2It sends a network request
3It's not slower

Explanation

In most suites the difference is negligible, and the confidence gained is worth it.

Further reading

Testing Library: ByRole ↗

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