Last reviewed: 2026-07-17
Direct answer
Put CometAPI documentation links next to the exact tutorial step they support: the overview link near setup assumptions, the Chat Completions reference beside chat request examples, the Responses reference beside Responses examples, and the Help Center link in troubleshooting or escalation notes. Do not place one generic docs link at the end and expect readers to infer which contract area it supports.
A practical tutorial workflow looks like this:
- Setup assumptions: state that the reader has a CometAPI API key stored outside the tutorial text, uses
https://api.cometapi.com/v1when the linked page supports it, and will choose a model identifier from current CometAPI materials. - Happy-path request plan: for a chat tutorial, send a minimal request to the documented Chat Completions endpoint with a placeholder model and a short placeholder user message.
- Error-path check: repeat once with a deliberately omitted required field or a placeholder invalid credential, then confirm that the tutorial tells readers where to verify the current error format.
- Minimum assertions: record that the request reached the expected endpoint family, returned a parseable success or error body, and did not require undocumented fields.
- Pass/fail logging fields: record endpoint family, source URL checked, status class, documented field checked, placeholder model value, and follow-up action.
- What not to assert: do not claim prices, rate limits, exact uptime, model availability, billing behavior, or permanent response fields unless the linked source directly supports that exact statement.
Sanitized log-record template:
run_date: 2026-07-17
endpoint_family: chat_completions_or_responses
source_url_checked: https://apidoc.cometapi.com/api/text/chat
credential_used: <API_KEY_PLACEHOLDER>
model_placeholder: <MODEL_ID>
status_class: 2xx_or_4xx_or_5xx
field_checked: documented_request_or_response_field
result: pass_or_fail
follow_up: update_tutorial_link_or_escalate
For adjacent production-readiness checks, see Validate CometAPI Chat Completions for Production .
Who this is for
This guide is for tutorial authors, maintainers, and reviewers who add CometAPI examples to docs, sample apps, READMEs, or troubleshooting pages. It is especially useful when a tutorial includes both request examples and reader support notes.
Key takeaways
- Link the exact CometAPI page beside the exact contract area it supports.
- Use the documentation overview for setup orientation, not as proof for every endpoint detail.
- Use the Chat Completions and Responses references for their respective endpoint families.
- Put Help Center links in troubleshooting, account, maintenance, and escalation sections.
- Keep examples placeholder-based when the current source does not support a fixed model, price, limit, or account behavior.
Failure modes
- Evidence gap: the agent cannot inspect the failing log, source page, pull request, or local command output. The safe action is to stop and record the missing evidence instead of guessing.
- Scope drift: the agent edits files that are not connected to the observed failure. Keep the repair tied to the failing signal and leave unrelated cleanup for a separate task.
- Environment mismatch: the local check uses different versions, credentials, feature flags, or runtime settings than the hosted path. Record the mismatch before treating the result as proof.
- Unreviewed fallback: the agent changes models, endpoints, permissions, or retry behavior to make a run pass without preserving the review boundary. Treat access and provider failures as operational blockers, not topic failures.
- Weak handoff: the final note says the issue is fixed but omits the command, result, changed files, and remaining uncertainty. That makes the next operator repeat the investigation.
Sources checked
- CometAPI documentation - accessed 2026-07-17; purpose: verify current CometAPI documentation navigation.
- CometAPI chat completions reference - accessed 2026-07-17; purpose: verify chat completion contract areas.
- CometAPI help center - accessed 2026-07-17; purpose: verify support and escalation documentation areas.
- CometAPI responses reference - accessed 2026-07-17; purpose: verify responses endpoint contract areas.
Contract details to verify
| Area | What to verify | Source URL | Accessed | Safe candidate wording |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Setup orientation | The tutorial points readers to the current documentation entry point before copying endpoint-specific examples. | https://apidoc.cometapi.com/ | 2026-07-17 | “Start with the current CometAPI documentation overview, then link the endpoint page used by the example.” |
| Chat request example | The tutorial links the Chat Completions reference next to chat request examples and avoids unsupported model-specific claims. | https://apidoc.cometapi.com/api/text/chat | 2026-07-17 | “For chat-style examples, verify the current request and response shape in the Chat Completions reference.” |
| Responses example | The tutorial links the Responses reference beside Responses examples, especially when describing stateful responses or built-in tools. | https://apidoc.cometapi.com/api/text/responses | 2026-07-17 | “For Responses examples, verify the current endpoint behavior in the Responses reference before publishing.” |
| Support and escalation | The tutorial sends readers to the Help Center for support, maintenance, account, and abnormal-charge follow-up areas. | https://apidoc.cometapi.com/support/help-center | 2026-07-17 | “For account, maintenance, or support follow-up, use the Help Center rather than guessing operational details.” |
Reader next step
Compare the workflow against Start with CometAPI .
FAQ
Should every CometAPI tutorial link the documentation overview?
Yes, when the tutorial includes setup context. The overview is useful for orientation, but endpoint-specific claims still need endpoint-specific links.
Where should the Help Center link go?
Place it in troubleshooting, escalation, account-safety, maintenance, or support sections. Do not use it as proof for a request body or response shape.
Can a tutorial include a full request example?
Yes, but it should sit next to the relevant endpoint reference and use placeholders such as <API_KEY_PLACEHOLDER> and <MODEL_ID> when the exact credential or model choice belongs to the reader.
Should source links include tracking parameters?
No. Keep documentation and support source links clean so readers can inspect the official page directly.
What should be checked before updating an old tutorial?
Re-open the documentation overview, the exact endpoint reference used by the tutorial, and the Help Center when the tutorial includes support or account follow-up. Then update only the claims those sources support.