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You wrote cy.contains(button, 'Save').click() but the test fails with a syntax error. What is the problem?

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Cypress - Selecting Elements
You wrote cy.contains(button, 'Save').click() but the test fails with a syntax error. What is the problem?
AYou must use cy.get() before cy.contains().
Bcy.contains() cannot be chained with click().
CThe text 'Save' must be uppercase.
DThe selector button should be a string: 'button'.
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Check argument types in cy.contains()

    The selector argument must be a string, so 'button' needs quotes.

  2. Step 2: Identify the syntax error cause

    Using button without quotes causes a syntax error because it's treated as a variable.

  3. Final Answer:

    The selector button should be a string: 'button'. -> Option D

  4. Quick Check:

    Selector must be string in cy.contains() [OK]
Quick Trick: Always quote selectors in cy.contains() [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Forgetting quotes around selector
  • Thinking click() can't be chained
  • Assuming text case matters in cy.contains()

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