FrontendHaltTesting·Intermediate·Conceptual·1 min read
What is the recommended query priority in Testing Library, and why?
Short interview answer
Prefer queries in the order users and assistive technology rely on: by role with an accessible name, then by label text, then by placeholder or text, and getByTestId only as a last resort. Following that order means a passing test also verifies the element is actually reachable and identifiable.
Key takeaway
Explain the underlying mental model clearly, then support it with a concrete example and its trade-offs.