Best Time to Migrate Chat Screens and a 3-Step Migration Procedure

Introduction: Why You Should Migrate Chat Screens

As you proceed with development using Genspark, you might notice, "I've been using this chat screen for three days now." However, this is **a highly dangerous state**.

This is because AI gradually becomes "stupid" with prolonged use. I myself, unaware of this fact, continued to use the same chat screen for a week, eventually leading to a situation where the AI **forgot even basic project information**.

In this article, we will explain the **best timing** for chat screen migration and a **3-step procedure** to migrate without losing information.

Problems with Prolonged Use: AI Becoming 'Stupid'

Problem 1: Context Window Limitations

Genspark (GPT-4 based) has a context window of approximately **128,000 tokens**. This is equivalent to about 100,000 words, but in development, the following information accumulates:

• Conversation history (questions and answers)
• Generated code (thousands of lines)
• Error messages and debug logs
• Specifications and documentation

As a result, **older information is progressively "forgotten"**.

Problem 2: Memory Fragmentation

In long conversations, the AI can only **recall important information in fragments**. For example:

Problem 3: Loss of AI Drive Access Permissions

With prolonged use, AI Drive access permissions may be lost. This prevents the AI from reading saved specifications.

Best Timing: Every Other Day vs. Every 1-2 Hours

Recommendation 1: Migrate Every Other Day (Basic Rule)

Based on my experience, migrating the chat screen **every other day** is most effective. Reasons include:

• Allows migration before reaching the context window limit
• Easy to organize by segmenting daily work
• Prevents memory fragmentation

Recommendation 2: Migrate Every 1-2 Hours (Large-scale Development)

Migration **every 1-2 hours** is recommended in the following cases:

• Generating a large amount of code
• Repeatedly performing complex debugging
• AI's response has become slow

Comparison of Migration Timings

Signs You Should Migrate: 5 Warning Signals

If you notice any of the following signs, **migrate your chat screen immediately**:

These signs are evidence that the **context window is nearing its limit**.

Preparation Before Migration: 3 Pieces of Information to Save

Information 1: Project Concept and Specifications

This is the most crucial information. Save the following to AI Drive:

• Project objective
• Tech stack
• Directory structure
• API design
• Database design

Information 2: Latest Progress Status

Record "how much has been completed":

• List of implemented features
• List of unimplemented features
• Known bugs
• Next steps

Information 3: Important Code and Settings

Save the following as files:

• Environment variable settings (mask sensitive information)
• Important functions and components
• Deployment settings

3-Step Migration Procedure: How to Ensure a Smooth Handover

Step 1: Save Current Status

Before migrating to a new chat, **save information in the current chat**:

Step 2: Open a New Chat

Open a new chat screen in Genspark. The URL will have a new session ID.

Step 3: Load Information in the New Chat

In the new chat, load the saved information:

Migration Flow (Illustrated)

Old Chat                New Chat
    │                        │
    ├─ Save info to AI Drive    │
    │  ├ Concept.md              │
    │  ├ Progress.md              │
    │  └ ImportantCode.txt        │
    │                        │
    └─ End Chat           ├─ Start New Chat
                             │
                             ├─ Load from AI Drive
                             │  ├ Concept.md
                             │  ├ Progress.md
                             │  └ ImportantCode.txt
                             │
                             ├─ AI understands status
                             │
                             └─ Resume Development!
            

Post-Migration Verification: Is the AI Understanding Correctly?

Verification 1: Check the Tech Stack

In the new chat, ask the following:

If it answers correctly, the basic information has been transferred.

Verification 2: Check Current Progress

If it correctly grasps the progress, the migration is successful.

Verification 3: Check AI Drive Access

If it can access the file, permissions are also normal.

Efficiency Tips: Utilizing Templates

Template 1: Prompt for Saving

Saving template to use in the old chat:

Template 2: Prompt for Loading

Loading template to use in the new chat:

Template Storage Location

Saving these templates to **your preferred note-taking app** (Notion, Evernote, Apple Notes, etc.) will make migration dramatically easier.

Summary: Maintain Development Efficiency with Regular Migrations

Regular migration of chat screens is one of the **most crucial habits** in Genspark development. Keep the following points in mind:

• Migrate every other day: Recommended as a basic rule
• 5 signs: Slow responses, repeating questions, inconsistencies, increased errors, AI Drive access impossible
• 3 pieces of information to save: Concept/specifications, progress status, important code
• 3 steps: Save → Start new chat → Load
• Post-migration verification: Always check tech stack, progress, and AI Drive access
• Utilize templates: Prepare prompts for saving and loading

As a next step, learn about efficient AI Drive document management and optimal quick reference configuration to build an even more efficient development environment.

Reference Links:

• Genspark Official Website
• OpenAI - Context Length Documentation
• Anthropic - Claude Context Windows
• Detailed Explanation of AI Drive