chore: add Release 15.0.0 changelog

Author: AtofStryker

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 ## 15.0.0
 
-_Released 8/19/2025_
+_Released 08/20/2025_
 
 **Summary**
 
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-**Breaking Changes:**
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 Refer to the [v15 Migration Guide](/app/references/migration-guide#Migrating-to-Cypress-150) for help migrating your code.
 
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+**Breaking Changes:**
+
+- Removed support for Node.js 18 and Node.js 23. Addresses [#31302](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/31302).
+- Removed support for [Chrome DevTools Protocol](https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol) with the [Firefox](https://www.mozilla.org/firefox/) browser. Addresses [#31189](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/31189).
+- Removed support of the deprecated 3 argument signature of `cy.stub`. Use `cy.stub(object, name).callsFake(fn)` instead. Addresses [#31346](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/31346).
+- `@cypress/webpack-preprocessor` no longer supports `webpack` version 4. Addresses [#31344](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/31344). If you still need to use `webpack` version 4, please see our [migration guide](/app/references/migration-guide#Migrating-to-Cypress-150).
+- In order to better align with best practices, `@cypress/webpack-batteries-included-preprocessor` no longer includes certain browser built-ins that were automatically provided by Webpack 4. The removed built-ins are `assert`, `constants`, `crypto`, `domain`, `events`, `http`, `https`, `punycode`, `querystring`, `string_decoder`, `sys`, `timers`, `tty`, `url`, `util`, `vm`, and `zlib`. However, we know that certain built-ins are popular, given that many users have files that are shared between their Cypress tests and node context. Because of this, `@cypress/webpack-batteries-included-preprocessor` will ship with built-in support for `buffer`, `path`, `process`, `os`, and `stream`. If there is a built-in that isn't supported by default and you need to add support, please refer to the Webpack [resolve.fallback](https://webpack.js.org/configuration/resolve/#resolvefallback) documentation and the [`@cypress/webpack-batteries-included-preprocessor` README](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/blob/develop/npm/webpack-batteries-included-preprocessor/README.md). Addresses [#31039](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/31039).
+- The application under test's `pagehide` event in Chromium browsers will no longer trigger Cypress's `window:unload` event. Addressed in [#31853](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/pull/31853).
+- The `Cypress.SelectorPlayground` API has been renamed to `Cypress.ElementSelector`. This API was renamed to accommodate its use for defining `selectorPriority` in Cypress Studio and our future [`cy.prompt` release](https://on.cypress.io/cy-prompt-early-access?utm_source=docs&utm_medium=app-changelog&utm_content=cy-prompt-release). Additionally, the `getSelector` method and the `onElement` option of `defaults` were removed from this API. Addresses [#31801](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/31801). Addressed in [#31889](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/pull/31889) and [#32098](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/pull/32098).
+- The direct download option for installing Cypress is no longer supported. Users should install via a package manager. Addressed in [#32249](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/pull/32249).
+- Updated `execa` from `1.0.0` to `4.1.0`. This changes the `code` property returned by [`cy.exec()`](/api/commands/exec) to `exitCode`. Addressed in [#32238](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/pull/32238).
+- **Component Testing breaking changes:**
+  - Removed support for Angular 17. The minimum supported version is now `18.0.0`. Addresses [#31303](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/31303).
+  - `@cypress/angular` now requires a minimum of `zone.js` `0.14.0`. Addresses [#31582](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/31582).
+  - The Cypress configuration wizard for Component Testing supports TypeScript 5.0 or greater. Addresses [#31187](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/31187).
+  - `@cypress/vite-dev-server` is now an ESM only package. You will no longer be able to use this package from a CommonJS context. Addresses [#28373](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/28373), [#29557](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/29557) and [#31882](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/31882).
+    - Removed support for Vite 4 inside `@cypress/vite-dev-server`. The minimum Vite version is `5`. Addresses [#32038](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/32038).
+  - `@cypress/webpack-dev-server` no longer supports `webpack-dev-server` version 4. Addresses [#31605](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/31605). If you still need to use `webpack-dev-server` version 4, please see our [migration guide](/app/references/migration-guide#Migrating-to-Cypress-150).
+
+**Features:**
+
+- [`cy.url()`](/api/commands/url), [`cy.hash()`](/api/commands/hash), [`cy.go()`](/api/commands/go), [`cy.reload()`](/api/commands/reload), [`cy.title()`](/api/commands/title), and [`cy.location()`](/api/commands/location) now use the automation client (CDP for Chromium browsers and WebDriver BiDi for Firefox) to return the appropriate values from the commands to the user instead of the window object. This is to avoid cross origin issues with [`cy.origin()`](/api/commands/origin) so these commands can be invoked anywhere inside a Cypress test without having to worry about origin access issues. Experimental WebKit still will use the window object to retrieve these values. Also, [`cy.window()`](/api/commands/window) will always return the current window object, regardless of origin restrictions. Not every property from the window object will be accessible depending on the origin context. Addresses [#31196](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/31196).
+- Selectors accepted in the `selectorPriority` of the `SelectorPlayground` (renamed to `ElementSelector`) API have been expanded to accept `name` and `attributes:*`. Additionally, the default selector priority used by Cypress now includes `name`. Addresses [#31801](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/30309) and [#6876](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/6876). Addressed in [#31889](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/pull/31889).
+- [`tsx`](https://tsx.is/) is now used in all cases to run the Cypress config, replacing [ts-node](https://github.com/TypeStrong/ts-node) for TypeScript and Node.js for CommonJS/ESM. This should allow for more interoperability for users who are using any variant of ES Modules. Addresses [#8090](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/8090), [#15724](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/15724), [#21805](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/21805), [#22273](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/22273), [#22747](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/22747), [#23141](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/23141), [#25958](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/25958), [#25959](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/25959), [#26606](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/26606), [#27359](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/27359), [#27450](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/27450), [#28442](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/28442), [#28696](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/28696), [#29186](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/29186), [#30318](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/30318), [#30718](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/30718), [#30907](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/30907), [#30915](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/30915), [#30925](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/30925), [#30954](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/30954), and [#31185](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/31185).
+- **Component Testing features:**
+  - `@cypress/vite-dev-server` now supports [vite](https://vite.dev/) version 7. Addresses [#31882](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/31882).
+  - `Angular` version 20 is now supported within component testing. As of now, `cypress/angular` still requires `zone.js` and `@angular-devkit/build-angular`. Addresses [#31304](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/31304).
+
+**Bugfixes:**
+
+- Fixed an issue where Create from Component feature might not be able to parse React components from project files. Fixed in [#31457](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/pull/31457).
+- Fixed an issue where `isSecureContext` would be `false` on localhost when testing with Cypress. Addresses [#18217](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/18217).
+- Fixed an issue where Angular legacy `Output()` decorators were broken when making component instance field references safe. Fixes [#32137](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/32137).
+- Fixed an issue where `.fixture()` would not return updated content after the underlying file was modified via `.writeFile()`. The fixture cache is now properly invalidated when the backing file is written to, ensuring updated content is returned in subsequent `.fixture()` calls. Fixes [#4716](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/4716).
+- Fixed an issue where `.fixture()` calls with a specified encoding would sometimes still attempt to parse the file based on its extension. Files with an explicit encoding are now always treated as raw content. Fixes [#32139](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/32139).
+- Fixed an issue where `.fixture()` calls with different encoding options would return inconsistent content based on execution order. Fixes [#32138](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/32138).
+- Filters content written to stderr to prevent Electron from spamming with inconsequential errors/warnings. This stderr content can be viewed by enabling the `cypress:internal-stderr` debug namespace. Fixes [#32070](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/32070)
+- Fixed an issue where Angular Component Testing was printing extraneous warnings to the console by default. By default, errors only will now print to the console. This can still be overridden by passing in a custom webpack config or setting the `verbose` option inside your `angular.json`. Addresses [#26456](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/26456).
+- Fixed an issue where `ts-loader` was improperly being detected inside `@cypress/webpack-preprocessor`. Fixes [#32265](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/32265).
+- Fixed an issue where `.fixture()` calls with `null` and `undefined` encoding options would incorrectly share cache entries, causing unexpected content to be returned. Cache keys now properly distinguish between these encoding values. Fixes [#32274](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/32274).
+
+**Misc:**
+
+- The Cypress Command log has a new design when viewing a list of tests. Addresses [#31677](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/31677). Addressed in [#31914](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/pull/31914).
+- Migration helpers and related errors are no longer shown when upgrading from Cypress versions earlier than 10.0.0. To migrate from a pre-10.0.0 version, upgrade one major version at a time to receive the appropriate guidance. Addresses [#31345](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/31345). Addressed in [https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/pull/31629/](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/pull/31629/).
+
+**Dependency Updates:**
+
+- Upgraded `electron` from `33.2.1` to `36.4.0`. Addresses [#31257](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/31257). Addressed in [#31912](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/pull/31912).
+- Upgraded bundled Node.js version from `20.18.1` to `22.15.1`. Addresses [#31257](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/31257). Addressed in [#31912](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/pull/31912).
+- Upgraded bundled Chromium version from `130.0.6723.137` to `136.0.7103.149`. Addresses [#31257](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/31257). Addressed in [#31912](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/pull/31912).
+- Upgraded `body-parser` from `1.20.2` to `1.20.3`. This removes the [SNYK-JS-BODYPARSER-7926860](https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-BODYPARSER-7926860) vulnerability being reported in security scans. Addressed in [#32225](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/pull/32225).
+- Upgraded `systeminformation` from `5.22.8` to `5.27.7`. Addressed in [#32234](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/pull/32234).
+- Upgraded `tmp` from `~0.2.3` to `~0.2.4`. This removes the [CVE-2025-54798](https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-52f5-9888-hmc6) vulnerability being reported in security scans. Addresses [#32176](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/issues/32176).
 
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