Well, it does and does not.. Let me explain<\/p>\n

By testing ‘just’ the API, yes some checks programmed for the client side will get skipped<\/p>\n

However, API automation is not to ‘replcae’ UI automation<\/p>\n

It is supposed to work in ‘conjuction’ with UI automation<\/p>\n

And not only UI, but in coordination with unit tests as well<\/p>\n

Therefore, if we look at just API \/ service layer tests only, then we do loose areas to test<\/p>\n

But when working in conjunction with UI and Unit tests, (the way it should), then we don’t forego any code from being tested<\/p>\n

#QsDaily #UiAutomation #ApiAutomation<\/p>\n

References:<\/p>\n

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UI Automation Vs API Automation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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