Feedback: guides-gladia-to-aai-streaming

Documentation Feedback

Original URL: https://www.assemblyai.com/docs/guides/gladia-to-aai-streaming
Category: guides
Generated: 05/08/2025, 4:40:44 pm

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Claude Sonnet 4 Feedback

Generated: 05/08/2025, 4:40:43 pm

Technical Documentation Analysis: Gladia to AssemblyAI Streaming Migration Guide

Overall Assessment

This migration guide provides a comprehensive side-by-side comparison but suffers from several structural and clarity issues that could frustrate users attempting to migrate their code.

Critical Issues

1. Missing Prerequisites and Setup Information

Problem: The guide jumps directly into code without proper setup instructions.

Solutions:

• Add a “Prerequisites” section listing required Python packages with installation commands:

  pip install pyaudio websocket-client requests asyncio

• Include system-level dependencies (e.g., PortAudio for PyAudio)
• Add minimum Python version requirements
• Provide troubleshooting for common installation issues (especially PyAudio on different OS)

2. Poor Information Architecture

Problem: The document structure doesn’t follow a logical migration flow. Users need to jump between sections to understand the complete picture.

Recommended Structure:

1. Prerequisites & Setup
2. Key Differences Overview (new section)
3. Step-by-Step Migration Process
   - Authentication
   - Configuration
   - Connection Setup
   - Message Handling
   - Cleanup
4. Complete Working Examples
5. Testing & Validation
6. Troubleshooting
7. Additional Resources

3. Overwhelming Code Examples

Problem: The initial side-by-side comparison shows 200+ lines of code, which is intimidating and hard to parse.

Solutions:

• Start with minimal working examples (20-30 lines each)
• Build complexity gradually
• Use expandable code sections for full implementations
• Add clear code comments explaining each section’s purpose

Specific Content Issues

4. Missing Key Differences Summary

Problem: Users must infer differences by comparing large code blocks.

Solution: Add a comparison table:

Aspect	Gladia	AssemblyAI
Connection	HTTP POST + WebSocket	Direct WebSocket
Audio Format	Base64 encoded JSON	Raw binary data
Message Types	transcript, post_final_transcript	Begin, Turn, Termination
Authentication	X-Gladia-Key header	Authorization header
Termination	{"type": "stop_recording"}	{"type": "Terminate"}

5. Inadequate Error Handling Explanation

Problem: Error handling code is shown but not explained.

Solutions:

• Add a dedicated “Error Handling” section
• Explain common error scenarios and their solutions
• Provide error code reference table
• Include retry logic examples

6. Missing Migration Checklist

Problem: No clear steps for users to follow during migration.

Solution: Add a checklist:

## Migration Checklist
- [ ] Install required Python packages
- [ ] Update API key configuration
- [ ] Change WebSocket endpoint URL
- [ ] Update audio data format (base64 → binary)
- [ ] Modify message type handling
- [ ] Update termination message format
- [ ] Test with sample audio
- [ ] Verify error handling

User Experience Issues

7. No Testing/Validation Section

Problem: Users don’t know how to verify their migration worked correctly.

Solutions:

• Add sample test cases
• Provide audio file examples for testing
• Include expected output examples
• Add performance comparison tips

8. Missing Troubleshooting Guide

Problem: No help for common migration issues.

Add Common Issues Section:

## Common Issues
- **"Permission denied" microphone errors**: Check system permissions
- **WebSocket connection fails**: Verify API key format
- **No audio detected**: Check microphone settings and sample rate
- **Garbled transcription**: Ensure correct audio format configuration

9. Incomplete Examples

Problem: Some code snippets are missing imports or have undefined variables.

Solutions:

• Ensure all examples are complete and runnable
• Add import statements at the top of each example
• Define all variables before use
• Test all code examples

Content Clarity Issues

10. Technical Jargon Without Explanation

Problem: Terms like “immutable interim results” and “token-level updates” aren’t explained.

Solution: Add a glossary or inline explanations for technical terms.

11. Inconsistent Code Style

Problem: Variable naming and formatting differs between examples.

Solution: Standardize code formatting and use consistent naming conventions throughout.

12. Missing Performance Considerations

Problem: No discussion of performance differences or optimization tips.

Add Performance Section:

• Compare latency between services
• Discuss buffer size optimization
• Memory usage considerations
• Network bandwidth requirements

Quick Wins

1. Add a “Quick Start” section with minimal 10-line examples
2. Include a migration time estimate (e.g., “typical migration takes 30-60 minutes”)
3. Add links to language-specific examples for other programming languages
4. Include a “What’s Better” section highlighting AssemblyAI advantages
5. Add code diff highlights to show exactly what changes between versions

Missing Information

• Rate limits and quotas comparison
• Pricing model differences
• Supported audio formats comparison
• Language support differences
• Real-time performance benchmarks
• SDK availability information

This documentation would significantly benefit from reorganization, progressive disclosure of complexity, and more comprehensive setup and troubleshooting information.

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