Sopa ensures each pull request matches what product requested by validating code against the ticket before merge. Cypress is a JavaScript-based testing framework for writing and running automated browser tests. Many teams use both: Sopa for requirement alignment, Cypress for implementing and executing tests.
| Feature | Sopa | Cypress |
|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | Validate PR code against product ticket requirements before merge. | Write, run, and debug automated browser tests for web applications. |
| When you use it | During PR review—right before merging. | During development and in CI/CD pipelines to validate UI flows and APIs. |
| What it analyzes | PR diff + product ticket context (e.g., Jira) to check requirement alignment. | Test code and execution results: DOM interactions, network requests, and API calls. |
| Output | Review comments and a pass/fail verdict based on acceptance criteria. | Test results, videos, screenshots, and detailed failure logs. |
| Main benefit | Prevents requirement-related bugs from reaching QA/production. | Enables fast, maintainable UI and API test automation with great developer experience. |
| Integrations | GitHub + Jira (Linear, Asana, Trello coming soon). | Works with major CI providers and integrates with test reporters, dashboards, and cloud execution services. |
| Best for | CTOs, CPOs, PMs, Tech Leads needing product–engineering alignment at PR time. | Developers and QA writing automated UI/API tests for modern web apps. |
Sopa ensures the code you merge is exactly what product asked for. Cypress lets you write and run fast, reliable browser tests. Use both: Sopa for alignment, Cypress for execution.
