Exciting Updates in Version 0.2.0: Enhanced AI Integration and Future Prospects

1. Expanded AI Model Support:
   • Added support for Claude 3.5 Sonnet from Anthropic (#77)
   • Integrated Fireworks AI, bringing Llama 3.1 models into the mix (#82)
   • Introduced support for GPT-4O and GPT-4O-mini
   • Added integration for Mistral Large 2 and Mistral Nemo models
2. Anthropic Integration: Added comprehensive support for Anthropic's AI models, including basic implementation, tools, and adapters for the Symfony bundle (#57, #60, #61).
3. Architecture Improvements:
   • Extracted decision-tree and embeddings into separate packages (#68, #69)
   • Split chat and completion components for better modularity (#70)
4. Enhanced Flexibility:
   • Made chat, completion, and image components optional in Symfony integration (#76)
   • Added custom provider support to the Symfony bundle (#84)
5. New Features:
   • Introduced ExpertInterface for specialized AI interactions (#88)
   • Added custom message part and enhanced thread interface (#90)
   • Implemented token usage tracking for chat responses (#95)
   • Added seed and temperature options for fine-tuned control (#98)

A significant addition in this release is the implementation of token usage tracking for chat responses:

• Chat Usage: AI chat responses now include information on the number of tokens used (#96)

This feature provides developers with valuable insights into the resource consumption of their AI chat operations, enabling better optimization and cost management. Future releases will include the expansion of this functionality to other packages (image and completion).

• Improved tooling with code-coverage merging and IntelliJ project structure (#66)
• Various bug fixes and dependency improvements (#78, #89, #91)

I'm grateful for the contributions that have helped shape this release:

• @martinlagler: Added the addOptions function to AiChatRequestBuilderTest (#87)
• @Prokyonn: Introduced the ExpertInterface and made several important fixes (#88, #89, #90)
• @alexander-schranz: Fixed a crucial CI checkout issue (#91)

Their input has been invaluable in improving the codebase and expanding the project's capabilities.

I'm excited to share that this library is currently being put to the test in a comprehensive project behind the scenes. While I can't reveal all the details just yet, I can say that we're planning to launch a private beta in the coming months, with the goal of making it publicly available by the end of this year.

This real-world application is not only validating the library's capabilities but also driving further improvements and feature additions, including more sophisticated token usage analytics. It's an exciting time, and I look forward to sharing more about this project as we get closer to the beta release.

This release marks a significant step forward in AI integration capabilities, especially with the addition of cutting-edge models like Claude Sonnet 3.5, GPT-4O, GPT-4O-mini, Mistral Large 2, and Mistral Nemo, as well as the introduction of token usage tracking for chat. The upcoming project demonstrates the practical applications of these features. I'm committed to continually improving and expanding the library to meet the evolving needs of developers working with AI technologies.

As I celebrate this milestone, I'm already looking towards the horizon. The 0.3.0 milestone is taking shape, with exciting features on the roadmap such as:

• AI Image Request enhancements
• Claude3 Tools integration
• Expanded token usage tracking for image and embedding operations
• Token usage streaming for various components
• Adapters for cutting-edge AI services like StabilityAI and Leonardo AI

The expanded token usage tracking and streaming features will provide comprehensive insights into AI resource consumption across different operations, allowing for even more precise control and optimization.

However, it's important to note that this planning process remains fluid and adaptive. The AI landscape is rapidly evolving, and I'm committed to staying agile, adjusting our roadmap as new opportunities and challenges arise.

Your feedback and real-world usage of the library, including how you utilize the token usage data in chat responses, will play a crucial role in shaping these future developments. I encourage you to share your experiences and suggestions as we move forward.

For a complete list of changes in the current release, please refer to the full changelog.

I encourage you to update to version 0.2.0 and explore these new features, particularly the newly added AI models and token usage tracking for chat. As always, I welcome your feedback and contributions to help make this project even better. Stay tuned for more updates about the upcoming beta project and the evolving plans for version 0.3.0!