Adding Project Context to Generated Technical Blog Posts

This post discusses improvements to the process of generating technical blog posts for the devlog-ist/landing project. This project is focused on creating landing pages, and the recent work aims to provide better context in the automatically generated posts.

The primary goal is to enhance the generated content by including the project's name, a brief description, and the specific feature being worked on. This provides readers with immediate context before diving into technical details.

The Problem: Lack of Project Context

Previously, the generated blog posts lacked sufficient context, often omitting the project's name and purpose. This made it difficult for readers to understand the relevance of the technical details being discussed. Anonymizing project names in the sanitizeContext() function further exacerbated this issue.

The Solution: Preserving and Utilizing Project Information

The solution involves several key steps:

1. Preserving Project Names: The sanitizeContext() function was modified to preserve project names instead of anonymizing them. This allows the AI to reference the real project name in the generated posts.
2. Loading Project Descriptions: Project descriptions are now loaded from the Project model and included in the generation context. This provides the AI with valuable information about the project's purpose.
3. Updating the Prompt: The prompt given to the AI has been updated to instruct it to begin posts with project context, including the project's name, description, and the specific feature being worked on. This ensures that the generated posts provide readers with a clear understanding of the project's background.

Illustrative Example: Adding Project Context

Consider a scenario where we are working on a feature to improve user authentication within a project. The generated blog post should now start with context:

"This post discusses improvements to the user authentication feature of the devlog-ist/landing project. This project focuses on creating landing pages, and the recent work aims to enhance the security and user experience of the authentication process."

Benefits of Adding Project Context

Adding project context to generated blog posts offers several benefits:

• Improved Reader Understanding: Readers can quickly grasp the project's purpose and the relevance of the technical details.
• Enhanced Engagement: Providing context makes the posts more engaging and informative.
• Increased Transparency: Sharing project information fosters transparency and builds trust with the audience.

Conclusion

By preserving project names, loading project descriptions, and updating the prompt, the generated blog posts now provide readers with essential context. This enhancement significantly improves the clarity, relevance, and overall quality of the generated content. The key takeaway is that providing context is crucial for effective communication in technical writing.