cy.go() for browser history in Cypress - Cheat Sheet & Quick Revision

Recall & Review

beginner

What does cy.go() do in Cypress?

cy.go() moves the browser forward or backward in its history, similar to clicking the browser's back or forward buttons.

beginner

How do you use cy.go() to go back one page in browser history?

Use cy.go('back') or cy.go(-1) to move back one page.

intermediate

How do you move forward two pages in browser history using cy.go()?

Use cy.go('forward') or cy.go(2) to move forward two pages.

beginner

What happens if you call cy.go() without any arguments?

Calling cy.go() without arguments does nothing; you must specify a direction or number.

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Can cy.go() be used to reload the current page?

No, cy.go() only navigates browser history. Use cy.reload() to reload the current page.

Which command moves the browser back one page in Cypress?

A cy.go('back')

B cy.go('forward')

C cy.reload()

D cy.visit()

cy.go('back') moves the browser back one page in history.

What argument moves the browser forward two pages using cy.go()?

A -2

B 'back'

C 2

D 'forward'

Passing 2 or 'forward' to cy.go() moves forward two pages.

What does cy.go() do if called without arguments?

A Goes forward one page

B Reloads the page

C Goes back one page

D Does nothing

cy.go() requires an argument; without it, it does nothing.

Which command should you use to reload the current page in Cypress?

A cy.reload()

B cy.go('reload')

C cy.go(0)

D cy.visit()

cy.reload() reloads the current page; cy.go() does not.

How do you move back two pages in browser history using cy.go()?

A cy.go(2)

B cy.go('back')

C cy.go(-2)

D cy.go('forward')

Use cy.go(-2) to go back two pages.

Explain how to use cy.go() to navigate browser history in Cypress.

Think about browser back and forward buttons.

What is the difference between cy.go() and cy.reload()?

Consider what happens when you press browser refresh vs back button.