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sonya_m
SmartBear Alumni (Retired)
5 years ago

API Masterminds Talks - Your favorite metrics to measure effectiveness of API automation efforts?

Hi API testers!   There are many ways to measure API testing efficiency. For instance, you can measure:    The number of defects  How much code is covered by automation  Test duration  ...
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nmrao
Champion Level 3
5 years ago

Sonya, you covered most.
Since the question ask about API Testing, (not specific to automation)
- map requirements vs test cases irrespective of automated tests and document the tests, alos known as Tracability Matrix
- issue filed vs fixed rate.
The above are being monitored by management.
General comment, while no of defects motivates engineer, appreciate developers who does good job and surprise with no defects, may be rare.