Proposal: Capstone Kits and Autograder

OPENPull Request

by srikanth-bitdynamics21-03-2026Incoming

daml-tooling

Development Fund Proposal Submission

Proposal file: /proposals/canton-builder-capstone-kits-and-autograder.md

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Summary

This proposal requests funding for an open-source capstone and assessment framework for Daml 3 and Canton learning programs. It delivers reusable builder-focused starter repositories, a deterministic Python autograder, CI integration, migration validation, and instructor workflows that help turn training investment into repeatable developer capacity across workshops, hackathons, and future certification-style programs.

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Checklist

[x] Proposal file added under /proposals/
[x] Milestones and funding amounts defined
[x] Acceptance criteria included
[x] Alignment with Canton priorities described

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Notes for Reviewers

This proposal is intentionally scoped as reusable developer infrastructure rather than a full curriculum or LMS. The funded package is broader than a grading script: it includes at least three real Daml 3 capstone kits, rubric and scoring contracts, migration-specific validation rules, GitHub Action integration, pilot cohort validation, and polished documentation and release packaging.