Developer documentation is notoriously difficult to keep up to date. But what if your chatbot could understand your actual codebase? Here's how to make it happen.
Why Train on Code?
Your codebase is the ultimate source of truth. By training a chatbot on your code:
- Answers are always accurate and up-to-date
- Developers can ask about specific functions, classes, or modules
- The chatbot understands your unique architecture
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Prepare Your Repository
Make sure your code is well-documented with:
- README files
- Inline comments
- JSDoc/docstrings
- Type definitions
2. Connect to Docuroid
Link your GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket repository. Docuroid will automatically index:
- Source code files
- Documentation files
- README content
- API definitions
3. Configure What to Include
Choose which directories and file types to include. You might want to exclude:
- Test files
- Build artifacts
- Dependencies
4. Train and Test
Let Docuroid process your code, then test with questions like:
- "How does the authentication system work?"
- "What parameters does the createUser function accept?"
- "Where is the database connection configured?"
Pro Tips
- Update your chatbot regularly as your code changes
- Add custom prompts to guide how the chatbot responds
- Use the analytics to see what developers are asking about
Happy coding!
