How-To Guides¶
Purpose¶
How-to guides are task-oriented instructions that show users how to solve specific problems or achieve certain goals. They assume basic knowledge and focus on practical solutions.
What Belongs Here¶
- Step-by-step solutions to specific problems
- Recipes for common tasks
- Troubleshooting guides
- Configuration instructions
- Deployment procedures
- Performance optimization techniques
Characteristics¶
- Problem-focused rather than learning-focused
- Assumes user already understands basics
- Direct, actionable steps
- Multiple approaches when applicable
- Includes common pitfalls and solutions
- Results-oriented
Current Categories¶
Data Acquisition¶
- Guides for acquiring and preparing legal datasets
- Data collection from various sources
- Data cleaning and preprocessing
Embeddings¶
- Document embedding generation
- Vector database ingestion
- Weaviate deployment and management
- Streaming ingestion techniques
Extraction¶
- Information extraction from legal documents
- Iterative refinement techniques
- Success summaries and best practices
Visualization¶
- UMAP coordinate application
- Sampling strategies for visualization
- Creating visual representations of document clusters
Troubleshooting¶
- Gemini API authentication fixes
- Common API issues and solutions
- Debugging guides
How-To Template¶
# How to [Accomplish Task]
## Problem
What specific problem does this solve?
## Prerequisites
- Required setup or configuration
- Assumed knowledge
## Solution
High-level approach.
## Steps
1. [Specific action with code]
2. [Next action with code]
3. [Final action with code]
## Verification
How to confirm the task was successful.
## Troubleshooting
Common issues and their solutions.
## See Also
- [Related Guide]
- [API Reference]
Writing Guidelines¶
- Start with a clear problem statement
- List prerequisites explicitly
- Provide concrete, runnable commands
- Include verification steps
- Address common failure modes
- Link to relevant reference docs