exactly!
That’s fits in the ‘layered’ approachwhere you can keep on adding complexity that scales up with your abilities, instead of bogging you down with hard parts beyond your current skill level.
“playing within the context of the chords” has more meaning than trying to copy the exact notes on a tab sheet.
Also, don’t underestimate using your ears. A critical ear can judge how crucial or optional notes are in the passage. I often get to passing notes by tying and listening before even to getting to the theory (especially in my beginner bass days)