Why does the assertion cy.get('.list').should('have.length', 0) sometimes pass even if the elements are not visible?

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Cypress - Assertions

Why does the assertion cy.get('.list').should('have.length', 0) sometimes pass even if the elements are not visible?

ABecause the assertion checks for text length, not element count.

BBecause Cypress only counts visible elements by default.

CBecause the selector '.list' is invalid and returns zero elements.

DBecause <code>cy.get()</code> selects elements regardless of visibility, so length counts all matching elements.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand how cy.get() works
It selects all elements matching the selector, visible or not.
Step 2: Understand length assertion behavior
The length counts all matched elements, so if none exist, length is 0 regardless of visibility.
Final Answer:
Because cy.get() selects elements regardless of visibility, so length counts all matching elements. -> Option D
Quick Check:
cy.get() counts all matched elements [OK]

Quick Trick: cy.get counts all elements, visible or hidden [OK]

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