[Solved] You wrote this Cypress test:cy.get('#login').click()But the test fails with 'Cannot read property click of undefined'. What is the likely cause? | Cypress

Cypress - Selecting Elements

You wrote this Cypress test:

cy.get('#login').click()

But the test fails with 'Cannot read property click of undefined'. What is the likely cause?

AThe element with ID 'login' does not exist on the page.

BThe click() command is misspelled.

Ccy.get() cannot select elements by ID.

DThe test needs a wait() before click().

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand error meaning
'Cannot read property click of undefined' means cy.get() did not find the element, returning undefined.
Step 2: Check element existence
If the element with ID 'login' is missing or not loaded, cy.get('#login') fails to find it.
Final Answer:
The element with ID 'login' does not exist on the page. -> Option A
Quick Check:
Missing element causes undefined and click error [OK]

Quick Trick: Check if element exists before clicking [OK]

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