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Deep dives·2 May 2026 · 10 min read

How Cypress retry-ability really works

Cypress retries commands until they pass or time out — but only some commands, and only some of the time. Understanding which is the difference between solid tests and flaky ones.

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Deep dives·10 February 2026 · 10 min read

How Playwright's auto-waiting actually works

Cypress retries commands; Playwright auto-waits on actionability. Same problem, different solution. Here's what Playwright is actually doing when you call .click().

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