feat: Add start page configuration with welcome messages in English and German

Author: yesidc

config_example.yaml

@@ -44,4 +44,10 @@ milvus_settings:
 
 # Optional. If set up, implement e.g., cron job to run /app/src/chatbot_log/log_cleanup.py  
 log_settings:
-  delete_logs_days: 90 # Number of days to keep logs before deletion
+  delete_logs_days: 90 # Number of days to keep logs before deletion
+
+start_page:
+  welcome_message_english: "Welcome to our chatbot! How can I assist you today?"
+  welcome_message_german: "Willkommen bei unserem Chatbot! Wie kann ich Ihnen heute helfen?"
+
+  

src/config/core_config.py

@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@
     MilvusSettings,
     ModelConfig,
     SearchConfig,
+    StartPageConfig,
 )
 
 
@@ -37,6 +38,7 @@ class Settings(BaseSettings):
     embedding: EmbeddingSettings
     milvus_settings: MilvusSettings
     language: Literal["Deutsch", "English"]
+    start_page: StartPageConfig
     legal: Optional[Legal] = (
         None  # Optional legal information (e.g., data protection, imprint)
     )

src/config/models.py

@@ -76,3 +76,12 @@ class MilvusSettings(BaseModel):
     host: Optional[str] = None
     port: int = 19530
     token: Optional[str] = "root:Milvus"
+
+
+class StartPageConfig(BaseModel):
+    """
+    Configuration for the start page.
+    """
+
+    welcome_message_english: str
+    welcome_message_german: str

start.py

@@ -21,27 +21,14 @@ def initialize_app():
 
 
 def display_welcome_message():
-    start_message = """
-## Welcome to ask.UOS!
-### ask.UOS is a chatbot powered by OpenAI's GPT-4. 
-### With this first **experimental** release, we are excited to assist with general questions about applying to the University!
 
-We take precautions to ensure a low rate of inaccurate answers. However, for your safety and to ensure the reliability of any information you receive, we recommend using human oversight in your decision-making processes, as this helps confirm that the information is safe, accurate, and appropriate for your needs.
-If you're ever unsure about an answer, please check the provided sources. You can also refer directly to the [university's website]({}).
+    if st.session_state["chosen_language"] == "Deutsch":
+        start_message = settings.start_page.welcome_message_german
+    else:
+        start_message = settings.start_page.welcome_message_english
 
-If you need personal assistance regarding studying at the university, you can visit the [StudiOS]({}) (Studierenden-Information Osnabrück) or [ZSB]({}) (Zentrale Studienberatung Osnabrück) website.
-
-Please note that the University of Osnabrück cannot be held liable for any actions, losses, or damages that may arise from the use of the chatbot. 
-
-While interacting with the Chatbot, avoid sharing personal information. If you're interested, please follow the links to find more information about our [data protection policies]({}) and [imprint]({}).
-"""
-
-    translated_start_message = session_state["_"](start_message)
     st.markdown(
-        translated_start_message.format(
-            "https://www.uni-osnabrueck.de/startseite/",
-            "https://www.uni-osnabrueck.de/universitaet/organisation/studierenden-information-osnabrueck-studios/",
-            "https://www.zsb-os.de/",
+        start_message.format(
             settings.legal.data_protection,
             settings.legal.imprint,
         )