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Update Comment

Update an existing comment. The backend Comment controller exposes create, reply, get, delete, and comment reactions; update may be implemented elsewhere or not exposed. Use api/Comment for all comment operations.

Endpoint (if supported)​

PUT /api/Comment/{commentId}

Authentication: Required (must be comment author)

Path Parameters​

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
commentIdstringYesComment ID

Request Body​

{
  "content": "Updated comment text"
}

Parameters​

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
contentstringYesUpdated comment text

Response​

Success (200 OK)​

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "id": "comment-id",
    "content": "Updated comment text",
    "updatedAt": "2024-01-01T01:00:00Z"
  }
}

Error (403 Forbidden)​

{
  "success": false,
  "error": {
    "code": "FORBIDDEN",
    "message": "You can only update your own comments"
  }
}

Example​

const response = await fetch(`http://localhost:5000/api/Comment/${commentId}`, {
  method: 'PUT',
  headers: {
    'Authorization': `Bearer ${token}`,
    'Content-Type': 'application/json',
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    content: 'Updated comment text'
  })
});

const data = await response.json();

Limitations​

  • Only the comment author can update the comment
  • Edit history is tracked
  • Comments can be edited within 24 hours of creation

Next Steps​