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Speak SDK Upgrade And Migration Guide

v20260423
speak-upgrade-migration
This comprehensive guide details the process for upgrading the Speak SDK, migrating data between various language learning platforms (such as Duolingo or Babbel), and handling critical API version deprecations. It provides structured steps for version checking, dependency upgrades, and implementing complex data mapping logic to ensure a smooth transition to production-ready systems.
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Overview

Speak Upgrade & Migration

Overview

Upgrade Speak SDK versions, migrate between language learning platforms, and handle API version changes.

Prerequisites

  • Completed speak-install-auth setup
  • Valid API credentials configured
  • Understanding of Speak API patterns

Instructions

Current State

!npm list @speak/language-sdk 2>/dev/null || echo 'Speak SDK not installed'

Step 1: Check Current Version

npm list @speak/language-sdk
npm outdated @speak/language-sdk

Step 2: Upgrade SDK

npm install @speak/language-sdk@latest
npm test  # Run tests to verify compatibility

Step 3: API Version Migration

// Check for deprecated endpoints
const DEPRECATED_ENDPOINTS = [
  '/v1/lessons/start',      // Replaced by /v1/conversations/start
  '/v1/speech/score',       // Replaced by /v1/pronunciation/assess
];

// Migration map
const ENDPOINT_MIGRATION = {
  '/v1/lessons/start': '/v1/conversations/start',
  '/v1/speech/score': '/v1/pronunciation/assess',
};

Step 4: Platform Migration (from Duolingo/Babbel APIs)

// Map learning data between platforms
interface MigrationMapper {
  mapProficiencyLevel(source: string): 'beginner' | 'intermediate' | 'advanced';
  mapLanguageCode(source: string): string;
  mapProgress(source: any): SpeakProgress;
}

const duolingoMapper: MigrationMapper = {
  mapProficiencyLevel(crowns: string) {
    const c = parseInt(crowns);
    if (c < 3) return 'beginner';
    if (c < 6) return 'intermediate';
    return 'advanced';
  },
  mapLanguageCode: (code) => code, // Same ISO codes
  mapProgress: (duo) => ({
    vocabulary: duo.words_learned,
    level: duolingoMapper.mapProficiencyLevel(duo.crowns),
  }),
};

Post-Upgrade Verification

npm test
node -e "const s = require('@speak/language-sdk'); console.log('SDK version:', s.version || 'loaded OK')"

Output

  • Migration implementation complete
  • Speak API integration verified
  • Production-ready patterns applied

Error Handling

Error Cause Solution
401 Unauthorized Invalid API key Verify SPEAK_API_KEY environment variable
429 Rate Limited Too many requests Wait Retry-After seconds, use backoff
Audio format error Wrong codec/sample rate Convert to WAV 16kHz mono with ffmpeg
Session expired Timeout after 30 min Start a new conversation session

Resources

Next Steps

See speak-prod-checklist for production readiness.

Examples

Basic: Apply upgrade migration with default configuration for a standard Speak integration.

Advanced: Customize for production with error recovery, monitoring, and team-specific requirements.

Info
Category Development
Name speak-upgrade-migration
Version v20260423
Size 4.32KB
Updated At 2026-04-28
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