What's Inside
01Authentication & Security
- ☐Auth setup documented within first 3 clicks
- ☐Complete working example with auth headers
- ☐Token format clearly explained
- ☐Token expiration and refresh covered
02Getting Started Experience
- ☐Time to first API call under 15 minutes
- ☐Quickstart guide prominently linked
- ☐No registration required to view docs
- ☐Sandbox/test environment available
03Code Examples
- ☐Examples in 3+ languages
- ☐All examples are copy-paste ready
- ☐Placeholder values clearly marked
- ☐Examples tested and working
04Error Handling
- ☐All error codes documented
- ☐Error response format explained
- ☐Troubleshooting guide available
- ☐Support channel clearly indicated
05Reference Documentation
- ☐All endpoints documented
- ☐Request/response schemas complete
- ☐Required vs optional params clear
- ☐Rate limits documented
Scoring System
0-7
Critical Gaps
8-14
Needs Work
15-20
Strong Docs
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