Tact Doc infrastructure integration and preparation

[TonSquare]

Summary

The Translation Program is a collaborative effort to translate various documents related to Tact into multiple languages, making the website more accessible to billions of non-English speakers worldwide.

Context

This grant is for Tact infrastructure integration and preparation only. It's in cooperation with @reveloper and the Tact maintainer @anton-trunov.

The transaction itself is in cooperation with TON Society and multiple language communities.

References

Questbook link:
https://questbook.app/dashboard/?grantId=0xd92881bea3923fec2d8e61aa947c981faa4ab970&chainId=10&proposalId=67401a6a90449961f5a1be6c

Our merged PR for Tact:
tact-lang/tact#942
https://docs.tact-lang.org/zh-cn/

The translation itself is in cooperation with TON Society, here is the approved grant link for operation budget, and official social media campaign link:
https://questbook.app/dashboard/?proposalId=670e479c8868f5130aced859&chainId=10&grantId=65c7836df27e2e1702d2d279

https://x.com/tonsocietyhk/status/1863512755413881004

More info about the localization program we've developed and been maintaining:
https://docs.ton.org/v3/contribute/localization-program/overview

Estimate suggested reward

5000 USD in TON and SBT

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Multilingual Localization Collaboration System for Tact Documentation

https://docs.tact-lang.org/zh-cn/

Funding Ask

5,000 USD

Breakdown of Costs

Task	Hours	Cost
Tact Docs Framework i18n Update	40	800
Framework Adaptation (Nextra)	30	600
Framework Adaptation (Astro)	30	600
GitHub Automation	20	400
Vercel Automation	20	400
Crowdin Integration	30	600
Glossary Management System	20	400
OpenAI/DeepL API Integration	20	400
Translator Workflow Optimization	20	400
Detailed Localization Guideline	20	400

Telegram Handle

@MaxwellEQT

Key Deliverables

1. Localization Framework Architecture: Design a robust framework for multilingual support in Tact documentation.
2. Tact Docs Framework i18n Update: Modify the Tact documentation framework to support internationalization.
3. Framework Adaptation (Nextra): Adapt and integrate the Nextra framework for improved documentation workflows.
4. Framework Adaptation (Astro): Adapt and integrate the Astro framework for additional flexibility and performance.
5. GitHub Automation: Set up automation workflows for file management and translation updates.
6. Vercel Automation: Enable automated deployment previews for each language version.
7. Crowdin Integration: Integrate Crowdin for seamless translator collaboration.
8. Glossary Management System: Provide a dedicated glossary solution to ensure consistent terminology.
9. OpenAI/DeepL API Integration: Enhance translator efficiency with AI-generated translation drafts.
10. Translator Workflow Optimization: Streamline translator processes through automation and tools.
11. Detailed Localization Guideline: Document clear instructions for developers, translators, and proofreaders.

Overview of the technology stack to be used

Automation system via multiple platform integrations

• Github Action: Store and manage the source files of code and technical documentation, track change history, and manage different versions of documentation

• Crowdin: crowdin is a localization management platform

• Vercel: provide a preview version of docs based on the latest pull request

• DeepL/OpenAI: Integrated with Crowdin, provides translators with an initial translated version as a reference, provide the best translation for every docs pages according to the context

Seamlessly integrate with existing Mandarin TON/Tact/TMA Docs

Terminology/Glossary support

Provide dedicated glossary solution to provide native crypto/tech terminology for different languages
https://github.com/TownSquareXYZ/ton-i18n-glossary/

Detailed onboarding guidelines for developers, language coordinator, proofreader, translator

We’ve provided very detailed documentation for the localization program.

GitHub repository of the team/project

https://github.com/TownSquareXYZ/tact

https://crowdin.com/project/tact

What are success metrics for your project and who are the target users?

The project aims to achieve the following goals:

• Build a localization system suitable for multilingual communities.
• Automate development, integration, and deployment processes.
• Decouple the roles of developers, translators, and verifiers for streamlined workflows.
• Provide incentives for community contributions.
• Integrate advanced AI systems to improve translation quality and efficiency.

Target Users: Developers, language coordinators, proofreaders, and translators involved in creating and maintaining Tact documentation. Initial focus includes Mandarin, Japanese, and Korean communities, with plans to expand to Ukrainian, Russian, Polish, and German communities.

Supporting Links

• Questbook Link
  • https://questbook.app/dashboard/?grantId=0xd92881bea3923fec2d8e61aa947c981faa4ab970&chainId=10&proposalId=67401a6a90449961f5a1be6c
• Merged PR for Tact
  • feat(docs): Add Chinese Localization Update for Tact tact-lang/tact#942
• Tact Documentation (Mandarin)
  • https://docs.tact-lang.org/zh-cn/

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