Feedback: guides-google_to_aai

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Original URL: https://www.assemblyai.com/docs/guides/google_to_aai
Category: guides
Generated: 05/08/2025, 4:40:43 pm

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Claude Sonnet 4 Feedback

Generated: 05/08/2025, 4:40:42 pm

Technical Documentation Analysis: Google Speech-to-Text to AssemblyAI Migration Guide

Overall Assessment

This migration guide provides a solid foundation but has several areas for improvement. The side-by-side comparison approach is effective, but the documentation lacks depth, comprehensive examples, and crucial migration considerations.

Specific Issues & Recommendations

1. Missing Critical Information

Authentication & Setup

• Issue: Installation instructions are completely missing
• Fix: Add a dedicated installation section:

# Google STT
pip install google-cloud-speech

# AssemblyAI
pip install assemblyai

Environment Setup

• Issue: No guidance on setting up credentials for Google Cloud vs AssemblyAI
• Fix: Add detailed authentication setup for both services, including:
  • Google Cloud service account setup
  • Environment variable configuration examples
  • Best practices for API key management

2. Incomplete Code Examples

Error Handling

• Issue: Google STT example lacks error handling entirely
• Fix: Add comprehensive error handling for both services:

# Google STT with proper error handling
try:
    operation = client.long_running_recognize(config=config, audio=audio)
    response = operation.result(timeout=90)
except Exception as e:
    print(f"Transcription failed: {e}")
    return None

Async Operations

• Issue: No coverage of asynchronous transcription patterns
• Fix: Add async examples for both services showing how to handle long-running operations

3. Structural Improvements

Add Migration Checklist Create a step-by-step migration checklist:

• Install AssemblyAI SDK
• Obtain API key
• Update authentication method
• Migrate audio file handling
• Update feature configurations
• Test transcription accuracy
• Update error handling

Reorganize Content Flow

1. Prerequisites & Setup
2. Installation & Authentication
3. Basic Migration (simple transcription)
4. Advanced Features Migration
5. Testing & Validation
6. Production Considerations

4. Enhanced Examples

Real-world Migration Scenario Add a complete, practical example showing:

# Before: Complete Google STT implementation
class GoogleTranscriber:
    def __init__(self, credentials_path):
        # Setup with service account

    def transcribe_file(self, audio_uri, config_options):
        # Complete implementation with error handling

# After: Equivalent AssemblyAI implementation
class AssemblyAITranscriber:
    def __init__(self, api_key):
        # Setup with API key

    def transcribe_file(self, audio_source, config_options):
        # Complete implementation with error handling

5. Missing Feature Comparison

Add Comprehensive Feature Mapping Table

Google STT Feature	AssemblyAI Equivalent	Notes
enable_speaker_diarization	speaker_labels=True	Similar functionality
diarization_speaker_count	speakers_expected	Parameter naming differs
profanity_filter	filter_profanity	Direct equivalent
enable_word_time_offsets	word_boost	Different approach

6. User Pain Points to Address

Cost Considerations

• Add section comparing pricing models
• Explain how usage patterns might change costs

Performance Differences

• Compare transcription speed and accuracy
• Discuss file size and duration limits

Feature Parity

• Clearly identify features available in Google STT but not in AssemblyAI
• Provide workarounds or alternatives

7. Additional Sections Needed

Testing Your Migration

def validate_migration(google_result, assemblyai_result):
    """Compare transcription results to validate migration"""
    # Implementation for comparing outputs

Common Migration Issues

• Audio format compatibility problems
• Authentication failures
• Rate limiting differences
• Timeout configuration

Production Deployment

• Environment variable management
• Monitoring and logging
• Rollback strategies

8. Improved Code Quality

Add Type Hints and Documentation

from typing import Optional, Dict, Any
import assemblyai as aai

def migrate_transcription_config(
    google_config: Dict[str, Any]
) -> aai.TranscriptionConfig:
    """Convert Google STT config to AssemblyAI config"""
    # Implementation with proper type hints

Configuration Management Show how to handle configuration migration systematically rather than ad-hoc feature mapping.

9. User Experience Enhancements

Add Navigation/Table of Contents

• Quick reference for specific migration tasks
• Links to relevant external documentation

Include Troubleshooting Section

• Common error messages and solutions
• Performance optimization tips
• When to contact support

Add Next Steps Section

• Links to advanced features documentation
• Community resources and support channels
• Additional learning materials

Priority Recommendations

1. High Priority: Add installation instructions and complete authentication setup
2. High Priority: Include comprehensive error handling examples
3. Medium Priority: Add feature comparison table and migration checklist
4. Medium Priority: Include production considerations and testing guidance
5. Low Priority: Add performance comparisons and cost analysis

This enhanced structure would significantly improve the user experience and reduce migration friction for developers switching from Google Speech-to-Text to AssemblyAI.

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