What is the difference between `cy.get()` and `cy.find()`?

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cy.get(): Searches the entire DOM for elements matching the selector
cy.find(): Searches only within the previously selected element(s)

// cy.get() searches entire DOM
cy.get('.button').click()

// cy.find() searches within the form element only
cy.get('form').find('.button').click()

// Chaining example
cy.get('[data-testid="user-list"]')
  .find('[data-testid="user-item"]')
  .first()
  .find('.edit-button')
  .click()

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