[Solved] You wrote this Cypress test:cy.get('.popup').should('not.exist')But the test fails even though the popup is hidden. What is the likely problem? | Cypress

Cypress - Assertions

You wrote this Cypress test:

cy.get('.popup').should('not.exist')

But the test fails even though the popup is hidden. What is the likely problem?

AThe selector '.popup' is incorrect.

BThe popup element exists but is hidden, so 'not.exist' fails.

CThe test should use 'should('not.be.visible')' instead.

DCypress cannot check hidden elements.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand difference between 'not.exist' and hidden elements
'not.exist' fails if element is present in DOM, even if hidden.
Step 2: Apply to the popup element
The popup is hidden but still in DOM, so assertion fails because element exists.
Final Answer:
The popup element exists but is hidden, so 'not.exist' fails. -> Option B
Quick Check:
'not.exist' means element absent, hidden still exists [OK]

Quick Trick: Hidden elements still exist; use 'not.be.visible' for hidden check [OK]

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