proposal: Add astx to makim proposal

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+# Proposal for Python Software Foundation: Support for Open Science Labs Incubated/Affiliated Projects: Makim and ASTx
+
+Open Science Labs (OSL) actively supports and incubates projects that contribute
+significantly to the open source ecosystem. Our community is dedicated to
+enhancing the visibility and development of these projects, notably through our
+Internship Program. This program not only offers mentoring but also aids in the
+career development of its participants. Additionally, selected projects have the
+opportunity to be featured in prestigious initiatives such as the Google Summer
+of Code.
+
+OSL also assists participants in securing funds to continue their contributions
+to projects while advancing their professional growth.
+
+This proposal seeks funding from the Python Software Foundation to accelerate
+the development of two projects under the OSL Umbrella: Makim and ASTx. Through
+this support, we aim to expand their impact and functionality, benefiting both
+the Python community and the broader open source landscape.
+
+## Makim
+
+Makim is a versatile Python-based automation tool that simplifies project
+management across various programming environments. It utilizes a YAML
+configuration for easy setup and a Typer-powered command-line interface,
+allowing users to manage interpreters, dependencies, and debugging tasks
+efficiently. Makim supports multiple backends for code execution, including
+Xonsh, which combines the best features of Bash and IPython to create a powerful
+scripting environment. This compatibility across major operating systems like
+Linux, macOS, and Windows (via WSL), alongside its ability to streamline DevOps
+tasks and software development processes, makes Makim a handy tool for enhancing
+productivity and simplifying complex workflows. For more information, please
+check out its official documentation:
+[Makim Documentation](https://osl-incubator.github.io/makim).
+
+## ASTx
+
+ASTx is a versatile framework designed to construct and represent Abstract
+Syntax Trees (ASTs) in a language-agnostic manner. It provides a flexible
+structure usable across various programming languages and parsing tools.
+Although not a lexer or parser, ASTx integrates with any Python-written parser
+to offer a high-level representation of ASTs. Within the ArxLang project,
+particularly in the IRx library, ASTx serves as the input that is converted to
+LLVM IR via llvmlite, and subsequently into binary code. The ArxLang team aims
+for ASTx to be a useful tool for any Python-based compiler, enabling
+straightforward representation of ASTs and seamless integration with IRx for
+automatic compilation into binary code. For more information, please check out
+its official documentation: [ASTx Documentation](https://astx.arxlang.org).
+
+## Form
+
+- Contact
+
+  - Legal First Name\*: Ivan
+
+  - Legal Last Name \*: Ogasawara
+
+  - Nickname: xmnlab
+
+  - Email \*: [email protected]
+
+- Address (selection)
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+- Organization
+
+  - Organization Name: Open Science Labs
+
+  - Organization Email: [email protected]
+
+  - Twitter Handle: @opensciencelabs
+
+  - Website: https://opensciencelabs.org
+
+  - Grant Type \*: Development work
+
+  - Grant Title \*: Support for Open Science Labs Incubated/Affiliated Projects:
+    Makim and ASTx.
+
+- FAQ & Grants Program Info \*: I have read and understand these pages.
+
+- Date \*: 01/10/2024
+
+- Event’s/project’s website \*: https://opensciencelabs.org
+
+- Requested Grant Amount (USD) \*: $5,126.00
+
+- Grant Amount Breakdown \*: The money will be used for development work,
+  maintenance, project management and review.
+
+- Budget \*:
+  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1k0DV6nWafk4YvD73u5hXIKcdBnvJfuZ38QGgQstGDmo/edit?usp=sharing
+
+- Objective \*:
+
+  The primary objective of this grant proposal is to accelerate the development
+  of the Makim and ASTx projects, enhancing their functionality, usability, and
+  compatibility. This grant aims to streamline the development process for
+  Python projects and programming languages' AST handling, reducing technical
+  debt, expanding platform support, and facilitating efficient parsing and code
+  generation. The specific goals to be achieved through this grant are outlined
+  as follows:
+
+  1. **Functional Enhancements and Platform Support for Makim**:
+
+  - Enhance the clarity and comprehensiveness of the Makim project
+    documentation, adding a complete guide for the Makim configuration file.
+  - Introduce a matrix strategy for targets to facilitate efficient testing and
+    deployment across multiple environments.
+  - Implement support for interactive arguments, enabling more dynamic and
+    user-friendly interaction with Makim projects.
+  - Introduce support for scheduling jobs, enhancing automation capabilities and
+    workflow management.
+
+  2. **Development and Integration of ASTx**:
+
+  - Enhance ASTx to support more programming constructs such as classes, enum,
+    lambda, casting, etc.
+  - Implement additional AST node types to cover error handling, memory
+    management, and meta-programming constructs, broadening the scope and
+    applicability of ASTx across different programming paradigms.
+
+- Beneficiaries \*:
+
+  With the support of this grant, the project will provide opportunities for
+  skill development and community engagement, particularly for individuals
+  involved in the project's development and maintenance. The beneficiaries of
+  this grant include:
+
+  1. **Developers**:
+
+  Abhijeet Saroha, based in India, has previously contributed to Makim and plans
+  to extend his involvement by dedicating approximately 100-110 hours over the
+  next 12 weeks. His contributions include implementing user-defined
+  working-directory configurations by scope levels, introducing command
+  suggestions through a fuzzy search mechanism for incorrect commands, and
+  enhancing documentation.
+
+  Similarly, Ana Paula Morais Krelling, based in the US, has actively
+  contributed to the ASTx project and will continue her efforts, committing
+  about 120 hours during the same 12-week period. Her key contribution includes
+  developing an ASCII visual representation for ASTx, which significantly
+  improves experience handling ASTx nodes in the console during a debugging
+  process.
+
+  2. **Project Manager**:
+
+  A dedicated project manager will oversee the coordination, scheduling, and
+  resource allocation for the development of both Makim and ASTx. This role is
+  pivotal in ensuring smooth project execution and timely delivery of
+  milestones. The project manager is expected to dedicate a total of 20 hours to
+  the project. This position is currently open.
+
+  3. **Social Media and Community Manager**:
+
+  Mfonobong Uyah, as the Social Media Manager, will enhance Makim and ASTx's
+  online presence and community engagement. He will develop and implement
+  strategies to promote project updates, engage with followers, and build a
+  vibrant online community. Mfonobong is set to dedicate approximately 16 hours
+  in total to the project. His efforts will ensure consistent communication,
+  highlight key milestones, and stimulate interest in Makim and ASTx across
+  various social media platforms.
+
+  4. **Mentorship, Guidance, and Review**:
+
+  Ivan Ogasawara, a member of the Open Science Labs steering council, will
+  provide mentorship, guidance, and code review for the Makim and ASTx projects.
+  With extensive experience in community engagement and project management, Ivan
+  has previously chaired the SciPy Latin America 2016 conference. As the founder
+  of Open Science Labs, he has developed several open source Python libraries,
+  including Makim and ASTx. His work emphasizes support for open source projects
+  and creating opportunities for new contributors through initiatives like the
+  Incubator Program and Internship Program. Ivan is committed to dedicating a
+  total of 30 hours to both projects.
+
+  5. **Fiscal Sponsor**:
+
+  Makim is developed within the Open Science Labs Incubator Program, while ASTx
+  is part of the ArxLang Project, which is affiliated with Open Science Labs.
+  Funding for both projects is administratively managed through Open Science
+  Labs' fiscal host, [Open Source Collective](https://opencollective.com/osl).
+
+  - Regional Support
+
+    The remain funding would be used to maintain the both ASTx and Makim
+    updated.
+
+  - Link to Code of Conduct \*: https://opensciencelabs.org/about/coc/
+
+  - Percentage of Python \*: 100%
+
+  - Follow-up activities \*:
+
+    As a follow up activity, we plan to promote Makim and ASTx in conferences
+    and events.