# Research Wizard Implementation Summary ## Implementation Complete A modular, pluggable research component has been successfully implemented with wizard-based UI that can be tested independently and integrated into the blog writer. --- ## Backend Implementation ### 1. Research Models (blog_models.py) **New Enums:** - `ResearchMode`: `BASIC`, `COMPREHENSIVE`, `TARGETED` - `SourceType`: `WEB`, `ACADEMIC`, `NEWS`, `INDUSTRY`, `EXPERT` - `DateRange`: `LAST_WEEK` through `ALL_TIME` **New Models:** ```python class ResearchConfig(BaseModel): mode: ResearchMode = ResearchMode.BASIC date_range: Optional[DateRange] = None source_types: List[SourceType] = [] max_sources: int = 10 include_statistics: bool = True include_expert_quotes: bool = True include_competitors: bool = True include_trends: bool = True ``` **Enhanced BlogResearchRequest:** - Added `research_mode: Optional[ResearchMode]` - Added `config: Optional[ResearchConfig]` - **Backward compatible** - defaults to existing behavior ### 2. Strategy Pattern (research_strategies.py) **New file:** `backend/services/blog_writer/research/research_strategies.py` **Three Strategy Classes:** 1. **BasicResearchStrategy**: Quick keyword-focused analysis 2. **ComprehensiveResearchStrategy**: Full analysis with all components 3. **TargetedResearchStrategy**: Customizable components based on config **Factory Function:** ```python get_strategy_for_mode(mode: ResearchMode) -> ResearchStrategy ``` ### 3. Service Integration (research_service.py) **Key Changes:** - Imports strategy factory and models - Uses strategy pattern in both `research()` and `research_with_progress()` methods - Automatically selects strategy based on `research_mode` - Backward compatible - defaults to BASIC if not specified **Line Changes:** ```python # Lines 88-96: Determine research mode and get appropriate strategy research_mode = request.research_mode or ResearchMode.BASIC config = request.config or ResearchConfig(mode=research_mode) strategy = get_strategy_for_mode(research_mode) logger.info(f"Using research mode: {research_mode.value}") # Build research prompt based on strategy research_prompt = strategy.build_research_prompt(topic, industry, target_audience, config) ``` --- ## Frontend Implementation ### 4. Component Structure **New Directory:** `frontend/src/components/Research/` ``` Research/ ├── index.tsx # Main exports ├── ResearchWizard.tsx # Main wizard container ├── steps/ │ ├── StepKeyword.tsx # Step 1: Keyword input │ ├── StepOptions.tsx # Step 2: Mode selection (3 cards) │ ├── StepProgress.tsx # Step 3: Progress display │ └── StepResults.tsx # Step 4: Results display ├── hooks/ │ ├── useResearchWizard.ts # Wizard state management │ └── useResearchExecution.ts # API calls and polling ├── types/ │ └── research.types.ts # TypeScript interfaces ├── utils/ │ └── researchUtils.ts # Utility functions └── integrations/ └── BlogWriterAdapter.tsx # Blog writer integration adapter ``` ### 5. Wizard Components **ResearchWizard.tsx:** - Main container with progress bar - Step indicators (Setup → Options → Research → Results) - Navigation footer with Back/Next buttons - Responsive layout **StepKeyword.tsx:** - Keywords textarea - Industry dropdown (16 options) - Target audience input - Validation for keyword requirements **StepOptions.tsx:** - Three mode cards (Basic, Comprehensive, Targeted) - Visual selection feedback - Feature lists per mode - Hover effects **StepProgress.tsx:** - Real-time progress updates - Progress messages display - Cancel button - Auto-advance to results on completion **StepResults.tsx:** - Displays research results using existing `ResearchResults` component - Export JSON button - Start new research button ### 6. Hooks **useResearchWizard.ts:** - State management for wizard steps - localStorage persistence - Step navigation (next/back) - Validation per step - Reset functionality **useResearchExecution.ts:** - Research execution via API - Cache checking - Polling integration - Error handling - Progress tracking ### 7. Test Page (ResearchTest.tsx) **Location:** `frontend/src/pages/ResearchTest.tsx` **Route:** `/research-test` **Features:** - Quick preset buttons (3 samples) - Debug panel with JSON export - Performance metrics display - Cache state visualization - Research statistics summary **Sample Presets:** 1. AI Marketing Tools 2. Small Business SEO 3. Content Strategy ### 8. Type Definitions **research.types.ts:** - `WizardState` - `WizardStepProps` - `ResearchWizardProps` - `ModeCardInfo` **blogWriterApi.ts:** - `ResearchMode` type union - `SourceType` type union - `DateRange` type union - `ResearchConfig` interface - Updated `BlogResearchRequest` interface --- ## Integration ### 9. Blog Writer API (blogWriterApi.ts) **Enhanced Interface:** ```typescript export interface BlogResearchRequest { keywords: string[]; topic?: string; industry?: string; target_audience?: string; tone?: string; word_count_target?: number; persona?: PersonaInfo; research_mode?: ResearchMode; // NEW config?: ResearchConfig; // NEW } ``` ### 10. App Routing (App.tsx) **New Route:** ```typescript } /> ``` ### 11. Integration Adapter **BlogWriterAdapter.tsx:** - Wrapper component for easy integration - Usage examples included - Clean interface for BlogWriter --- ## Documentation ### 12. Integration Guide **File:** `docs/RESEARCH_COMPONENT_INTEGRATION.md` **Contents:** - Architecture overview - Usage examples - Backend API details - Research modes explained - Configuration options - Testing instructions - Migration path - Troubleshooting guide --- ## Key Features ### Research Modes **Basic Mode:** - Quick keyword analysis - Primary & secondary keywords - Trends overview - Top 5 content angles - Key statistics **Comprehensive Mode:** - All basic features - Expert quotes & opinions - Competitor analysis - Market forecasts - Best practices & case studies - Content gaps identification **Targeted Mode:** - Selectable components - Customizable filters - Date range options - Source type filtering ### User Experience 1. **Step-by-step wizard** with clear progress 2. **Visual mode selection** with cards 3. **Real-time progress** with live updates 4. **Comprehensive results** with export capability 5. **Error handling** with retry options 6. **Cache integration** for instant results ### Developer Experience 1. **Modular architecture** - standalone components 2. **Type safety** - full TypeScript interfaces 3. **Reusable hooks** - state and execution management 4. **Test page** - isolated testing environment 5. **Documentation** - comprehensive guides --- ## Testing ### Quick Test 1. Navigate to `http://localhost:3000/research-test` 2. Click "AI Marketing Tools" preset 3. Select "Comprehensive" mode 4. Watch progress updates 5. Review results with export ### Integration Test 1. Compare `/research-test` wizard UI 2. Compare `/blog-writer` current UI 3. Test both research workflows 4. Verify caching works across both --- ## Backward Compatibility - Existing API calls continue working - No breaking changes to BlogWriter - Optional parameters default to current behavior - Cache infrastructure shared - All existing features preserved --- ## File Summary **Backend (4 files):** - Modified: `blog_models.py`, `research_service.py` - Created: `research_strategies.py` **Frontend (13 files):** - Created: `ResearchWizard.tsx`, 4 step components, 2 hooks, types, utils, adapter, test page - Modified: `App.tsx`, `blogWriterApi.ts` **Documentation (2 files):** - Created: `RESEARCH_COMPONENT_INTEGRATION.md`, `RESEARCH_WIZARD_IMPLEMENTATION.md` --- ## Next Steps 1. ✅ **Test the wizard** at `/research-test` 2. ✅ **Review integration guide** in docs 3. ⏳ **Integrate into BlogWriter** using adapter (optional) 4. ⏳ **Gather user feedback** on wizard vs CopilotKit UI 5. ⏳ **Add more presets** if needed --- ## Benefits Delivered - Modular & Pluggable: Standalone component - Testable: Dedicated test page - Backward Compatible: No breaking changes - Reusable: Can be used anywhere in the app - Extensible: Easy to add new modes or features - Documented: Comprehensive guides - Type Safe: Full TypeScript support - Production Ready: No linting errors --- Implementation Date: Current Session Status: Complete & Ready for Testing