How to Click a Button on the Same Element with a Specific Name in Cypress Using Ant Design and React

Описание: Struggling to click a button associated with a specific element in Cypress? Learn how to effectively interact with elements in your Ant Design React project.
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Clicking a Button on the Same Element with a Specific Name in Cypress

When working with Cypress, especially in projects using React and Ant Design, you may encounter situations where you need to click a button associated with a specific element name. A common challenge arises when dealing with multiple elements that share the same button text, leading to confusion about which button to interact with. In this guide, we will explore a practical solution to clicking a button when you have a specific name associated with it.

The Problem at Glance

Imagine you are developing a list of items with buttons, each represented by an element that contains a specific name. For example, you might have two items like this:

Name 1: Has a "Done" button.

Name 2: Also has a "Done" button.

When using Cypress to test your application, you might use code similar to the following to click the "Done" button related to "Name 1":

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However, you may receive an error stating that the element is detached from the DOM. This is a common issue because Cypress requires elements to be attached in the DOM to interact with them.

A Step-by-Step Solution

To effectively click the "Done" button for the element with name "Name 1," you can follow these steps:

1. Use contains and parent

Start by targeting the span that contains the specific name:

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This will locate the span containing "Name 1".

2. Navigate up to the Parent Elements

Next, you need to navigate up to the relevant parent elements that contain the button you want to click. You'll typically go up two levels to reach the button:

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3. Use within to Scope Your Search

By scoping your search within the found parent element, you can avoid selecting buttons from other items. This ensures you're clicking the button associated with the correct name:

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4. Complete Code Snippet

Bringing it all together, here’s the complete code snippet:

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Conclusion

Using this structured approach, you can confidently interact with buttons associated with specific elements in your Cypress tests. By navigating through the DOM hierarchy and scoping your commands, you can avoid common pitfalls related to detached elements. This method ensures that your tests remain robust and that you can effectively validate your application's functionality.

Final Thoughts

Every developer encounters challenges while testing their applications, especially when dealing with complex UI elements. With the right approach and understanding of how to manipulate the DOM using Cypress, you can overcome these obstacles and achieve successful interactions in your testing process.

Remember, practice makes perfect! Happy testing!