Runbook 09 — Cypress API harness

This preview outlines the capability introduced by this runbook and the role it plays in the larger automation system.

What this runbook does

UI-based validation is inherently indirect. This runbook establishes a dedicated API harness that validates system behavior at the source—ensuring correctness, speed, and independence from UI constraints.

• API layer tested directly with deterministic environment configuration
• Positive and negative scenarios validate contract integrity and failure behavior
• UI dependency is removed for core system validation

What it proves

Core system behavior can be validated independently of the UI—enabling faster feedback, clearer failures, and more reliable coverage.

Access

The full runbook includes harness structure, environment contract, initial API scenarios, and execution guidance for integrating backend validation into the wider system.