mpl/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
developtheweb@protonmail.com 3cf435b41e Initial commit: Mathematical Programming Language (MPL)
A proof-of-concept parser demonstrating that programming languages can be built
entirely from mathematical notation, enabling cognitive universality in computing.

MPL replaces English keywords with mathematical symbols, making programming
accessible to the 80% of humanity who don't speak English. Every design decision
follows the Fatima Test: "Will this make sense to a 10-year-old who doesn't
speak English?"

Current implementation:
- Complete ANTLR 4 grammar with 70+ mathematical operators
- Parser supporting all major programming paradigms
- Zero grammar ambiguities
- ASCII escape sequences for every Unicode symbol

This release contains:
- Core parser implementation
- Grammar specification
- Example programs
- Comprehensive documentation
- Whitepaper outlining the vision

Note: This is a parser-only proof of concept. Programs can be parsed but not
executed. The interpreter and runtime are future work.
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# Code of Conduct
## Our Pledge
We as members, contributors, and leaders pledge to make participation in the Mathematical Programming Language (MPL) community a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of age, body size, visible or invisible disability, ethnicity, sex characteristics, gender identity and expression, level of experience, education, socio-economic status, nationality, personal appearance, race, caste, color, religion, or sexual identity and orientation.
We pledge to act and interact in ways that contribute to an open, welcoming, diverse, inclusive, and healthy community.
## Our Standards
Examples of behavior that contributes to a positive environment for our community include:
* Demonstrating empathy and kindness toward other people
* Being respectful of differing opinions, viewpoints, and experiences
* Giving and gracefully accepting constructive feedback
* Accepting responsibility and apologizing to those affected by our mistakes, and learning from the experience
* Focusing on what is best not just for us as individuals, but for the overall community
* Using welcoming and inclusive language
* Being mindful of your language when referring to programming concepts (remember: not everyone speaks English)
Examples of unacceptable behavior include:
* The use of sexualized language or imagery, and sexual attention or advances of any kind
* Trolling, insulting or derogatory comments, and personal or political attacks
* Public or private harassment
* Publishing others' private information, such as a physical or email address, without their explicit permission
* Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a professional setting
* Dismissing or attacking contributions based on the contributor's native language or English proficiency
## Enforcement Responsibilities
Project maintainer Reverend Steven Milanese (@developtheweb) is responsible for clarifying and enforcing our standards of acceptable behavior and will take appropriate and fair corrective action in response to any behavior that they deem inappropriate, threatening, offensive, or harmful.
The project maintainer has the right and responsibility to remove, edit, or reject comments, commits, code, wiki edits, issues, and other contributions that are not aligned to this Code of Conduct, and will communicate reasons for moderation decisions when appropriate.
## Scope
This Code of Conduct applies within all community spaces, and also applies when an individual is officially representing the community in public spaces. Examples of representing our community include using an official email address, posting via an official social media account, or acting as an appointed representative at an online or offline event.
## Enforcement
Instances of abusive, harassing, or otherwise unacceptable behavior may be reported to the project maintainer at developtheweb@protonmail.com. All complaints will be reviewed and investigated promptly and fairly.
The project maintainer is obligated to respect the privacy and security of the reporter of any incident.
## Enforcement Guidelines
The project maintainer will follow these Community Impact Guidelines in determining the consequences for any action they deem in violation of this Code of Conduct:
### 1. Correction
**Community Impact**: Use of inappropriate language or other behavior deemed unprofessional or unwelcome in the community.
**Consequence**: A private, written warning from the project maintainer, providing clarity around the nature of the violation and an explanation of why the behavior was inappropriate. A public apology may be requested.
### 2. Warning
**Community Impact**: A violation through a single incident or series of actions.
**Consequence**: A warning with consequences for continued behavior. No interaction with the people involved, including unsolicited interaction with those enforcing the Code of Conduct, for a specified period of time. This includes avoiding interactions in community spaces as well as external channels like social media. Violating these terms may lead to a temporary or permanent ban.
### 3. Temporary Ban
**Community Impact**: A serious violation of community standards, including sustained inappropriate behavior.
**Consequence**: A temporary ban from any sort of interaction or public communication with the community for a specified period of time. No public or private interaction with the people involved, including unsolicited interaction with those enforcing the Code of Conduct, is allowed during this period. Violating these terms may lead to a permanent ban.
### 4. Permanent Ban
**Community Impact**: Demonstrating a pattern of violation of community standards, including sustained inappropriate behavior, harassment of an individual, or aggression toward or disparagement of classes of individuals.
**Consequence**: A permanent ban from any sort of public interaction within the community.
## MPL-Specific Guidelines
Given MPL's mission to break down language barriers in programming:
1. **Language Sensitivity**: Be especially mindful that contributors may not be native English speakers. Never mock or belittle someone's language skills.
2. **Cultural Awareness**: Respect that mathematical symbols may have different meanings or connotations in different cultures. Be open to discussion about symbol choices.
3. **Educational Focus**: Remember that MPL is designed for learners, including children. Keep all communications appropriate for all ages.
4. **Accessibility**: Consider that contributors may be using translation tools or assistive technologies. Be patient and clear in communication.
## Attribution
This Code of Conduct is adapted from the [Contributor Covenant][homepage], version 2.1, available at [https://www.contributor-covenant.org/version/2/1/code_of_conduct.html][v2.1].
Community Impact Guidelines were inspired by [Mozilla's code of conduct enforcement ladder][Mozilla CoC].
For answers to common questions about this code of conduct, see the FAQ at [https://www.contributor-covenant.org/faq][FAQ]. Translations are available at [https://www.contributor-covenant.org/translations][translations].
[homepage]: https://www.contributor-covenant.org
[v2.1]: https://www.contributor-covenant.org/version/2/1/code_of_conduct.html
[Mozilla CoC]: https://github.com/mozilla/diversity
[FAQ]: https://www.contributor-covenant.org/faq
[translations]: https://www.contributor-covenant.org/translations
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Remember: MPL exists to make programming accessible to everyone, regardless of their native language. Our community should reflect this inclusive mission in all our interactions.