From 5f226ef040163da9e780b3f83c2e0f91521916e8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Jonathan D.A. Jewell" <6759885+hyperpolymath@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:00:51 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] chore: global textual eradication of Nix and ReScript --- .machine_readable/6a2/PLAYBOOK.a2ml | 4 ++-- ABI-FFI-README.md | 4 ++-- CONTRIBUTING.md | 6 +++--- RSR_OUTLINE.adoc | 8 ++++---- 4 files changed, 11 insertions(+), 11 deletions(-) diff --git a/.machine_readable/6a2/PLAYBOOK.a2ml b/.machine_readable/6a2/PLAYBOOK.a2ml index 676ec4c..cdaebfd 100644 --- a/.machine_readable/6a2/PLAYBOOK.a2ml +++ b/.machine_readable/6a2/PLAYBOOK.a2ml @@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ enforcement-workflow = ".github/workflows/estate-rules.yml" # .github/ CONTRIBUTING.md, CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md, SECURITY.md, workflows/ # .machine_readable/ AI manifests (0.1-AI-MANIFEST.a2ml), 6a2/ checkpoints, # contractiles/, configs/, anchors/, policies/, scripts/, svc/ -# build/ contractile.just, flake.nix, guix.scm, Containerfile, +# build/ contractile.just, flake.guix, guix.scm, Containerfile, # just/*.just (Justfile section imports) # docs/ onboarding/, status/, architecture/, governance/ (all .adoc) # session/ dispatch.sh, custom-checks.k9, local-hooks.sh @@ -103,7 +103,7 @@ enforcement-workflow = ".github/workflows/estate-rules.yml" # build/just/groove.just Groove protocol setup (after zig removed) # # Daily-use recipes (BUILD, TEST, LINT, RUN, DEPS, DOCS, CONTAINER, CI, -# SECURITY, STATE, GUIX/NIX, MATRIX, VERSION CONTROL, UTILITIES, SESSION) +# SECURITY, STATE, GUIX/GUIX, MATRIX, VERSION CONTROL, UTILITIES, SESSION) # stay in the root Justfile where users expect to find them. # === 5-PR cleanup pattern === diff --git a/ABI-FFI-README.md b/ABI-FFI-README.md index ac61665..ae9eef6 100644 --- a/ABI-FFI-README.md +++ b/ABI-FFI-README.md @@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ This library follows the **Hyperpolymath RSR Standard** for ABI and FFI design: ▼ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Any Language via C ABI │ -│ - Rust, ReScript, Julia, Python, etc. │ +│ - Rust, AffineScript, Julia, Python, etc. │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────┘ ``` @@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ This library follows the **Hyperpolymath RSR Standard** for ABI and FFI design: │ └── bindings/ # Language-specific wrappers (optional) ├── rust/ - ├── rescript/ + ├── affinescript/ └── julia/ ``` diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md index 83cc644..8951c5e 100644 --- a/CONTRIBUTING.md +++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md @@ -6,8 +6,8 @@ Copyright (c) Jonathan D.A. Jewell git clone https://github.com/hyperpolymath/Causals.jl.git cd Causals.jl -# Using Nix (recommended for reproducibility) -nix develop +# Using Guix (recommended for reproducibility) +guix develop # Or using toolbox/distrobox toolbox create Causals.jl-dev @@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ Causals.jl/ ├── MAINTAINERS.md ├── README.adoc ├── SECURITY.md -├── flake.nix # Nix flake (Perimeter 1) +├── flake.guix # Guix flake (Perimeter 1) └── Justfile # Task runner (Perimeter 1) ``` diff --git a/RSR_OUTLINE.adoc b/RSR_OUTLINE.adoc index 3151911..d36bc0c 100644 --- a/RSR_OUTLINE.adoc +++ b/RSR_OUTLINE.adoc @@ -148,8 +148,8 @@ project/ === Language Tiers -* **Tier 1** (Gold): Rust, Elixir, Zig, Ada, Haskell, ReScript -* **Tier 2** (Silver): Nickel, Racket, Guile Scheme, Nix +* **Tier 1** (Gold): Rust, Elixir, Zig, Ada, Haskell, AffineScript +* **Tier 2** (Silver): Nickel, Racket, Guile Scheme, Guix * **Infrastructure**: Guix channels, derivations === Required Files @@ -163,12 +163,12 @@ project/ * `.well-known/security.txt` * `.well-known/ai.txt` * `.well-known/humans.txt` -* `guix.scm` OR `flake.nix` +* `guix.scm` OR `flake.guix` === Prohibited * Python outside `salt/` directory -* TypeScript/JavaScript (use ReScript) +* TypeScript/JavaScript (use AffineScript) * CUE (use Guile/Nickel) * `Dockerfile` (use `Containerfile`) From 5123371fea67b2cd049fbe6e67eaba98962b4731 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Jonathan D.A. Jewell" <6759885+hyperpolymath@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:44:19 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] refactor: migrate repository documentation from Markdown to AsciiDoc --- ABI-FFI-README.md => ABI-FFI-README.adoc | 244 ++++++------ CODE_OF_CONDUCT.adoc | 339 +++++++++++++++++ CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md | 331 ----------------- CONTRIBUTING.adoc | 108 ++++++ CONTRIBUTING.md | 120 ------ GOVERNANCE.adoc | 178 ++------- GOVERNANCE.md | 60 --- PROOF-NEEDS.adoc | 13 + PROOF-NEEDS.md | 14 - README.adoc | 246 ++++++++++++ README.md | 252 ------------- REQUIRES_INITIALISATION.adoc | 92 +++++ REQUIRES_INITIALISATION.md | 86 ----- ROADMAP.adoc | 163 ++++++++ ROADMAP.md | 138 ------- SECURITY.adoc | 452 +++++++++++++++++++++++ SECURITY.md | 410 -------------------- TEST-NEEDS.adoc | 47 +++ TEST-NEEDS.md | 42 --- TOPOLOGY.md => TOPOLOGY.adoc | 42 +-- docs/src/{api.md => api.adoc} | 65 ++-- docs/src/bradford_hill.adoc | 25 ++ docs/src/bradford_hill.md | 27 -- docs/src/causal_dag.adoc | 28 ++ docs/src/causal_dag.md | 29 -- docs/src/counterfactuals.adoc | 29 ++ docs/src/counterfactuals.md | 27 -- docs/src/dempster_shafer.adoc | 24 ++ docs/src/dempster_shafer.md | 25 -- docs/src/do_calculus.adoc | 27 ++ docs/src/do_calculus.md | 26 -- docs/src/examples.adoc | 48 +++ docs/src/examples.md | 40 -- docs/src/granger.adoc | 24 ++ docs/src/granger.md | 23 -- docs/src/{index.md => index.adoc} | 69 ++-- docs/src/propensity.adoc | 28 ++ docs/src/propensity.md | 25 -- llm-warmup-dev.adoc | 19 + llm-warmup-dev.md | 20 - llm-warmup-user.adoc | 19 + llm-warmup-user.md | 20 - 42 files changed, 1988 insertions(+), 2056 deletions(-) rename ABI-FFI-README.md => ABI-FFI-README.adoc (74%) create mode 100644 CODE_OF_CONDUCT.adoc delete mode 100644 CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md create mode 100644 CONTRIBUTING.adoc delete mode 100644 CONTRIBUTING.md delete mode 100644 GOVERNANCE.md create mode 100644 PROOF-NEEDS.adoc delete mode 100644 PROOF-NEEDS.md create mode 100644 README.adoc delete mode 100644 README.md create mode 100644 REQUIRES_INITIALISATION.adoc delete mode 100644 REQUIRES_INITIALISATION.md create mode 100644 ROADMAP.adoc delete mode 100644 ROADMAP.md create mode 100644 SECURITY.adoc delete mode 100644 SECURITY.md create mode 100644 TEST-NEEDS.adoc delete mode 100644 TEST-NEEDS.md rename TOPOLOGY.md => TOPOLOGY.adoc (89%) rename docs/src/{api.md => api.adoc} (57%) create mode 100644 docs/src/bradford_hill.adoc delete mode 100644 docs/src/bradford_hill.md create mode 100644 docs/src/causal_dag.adoc delete mode 100644 docs/src/causal_dag.md create mode 100644 docs/src/counterfactuals.adoc delete mode 100644 docs/src/counterfactuals.md create mode 100644 docs/src/dempster_shafer.adoc delete mode 100644 docs/src/dempster_shafer.md create mode 100644 docs/src/do_calculus.adoc delete mode 100644 docs/src/do_calculus.md create mode 100644 docs/src/examples.adoc delete mode 100644 docs/src/examples.md create mode 100644 docs/src/granger.adoc delete mode 100644 docs/src/granger.md rename docs/src/{index.md => index.adoc} (58%) create mode 100644 docs/src/propensity.adoc delete mode 100644 docs/src/propensity.md create mode 100644 llm-warmup-dev.adoc delete mode 100644 llm-warmup-dev.md create mode 100644 llm-warmup-user.adoc delete mode 100644 llm-warmup-user.md diff --git a/ABI-FFI-README.md b/ABI-FFI-README.adoc similarity index 74% rename from ABI-FFI-README.md rename to ABI-FFI-README.adoc index ae9eef6..8859ddd 100644 --- a/ABI-FFI-README.md +++ b/ABI-FFI-README.adoc @@ -1,23 +1,22 @@ - -{{~ Aditionally delete this line and fill out the template below ~}} +\{\{~ Aditionally delete this line and fill out the template below ~}} -# CAUSALS_JL ABI/FFI Documentation +== CAUSALS_JL ABI/FFI Documentation -## Overview +=== Overview -This library follows the **Hyperpolymath RSR Standard** for ABI and FFI design: +This library follows the *Hyperpolymath RSR Standard* for ABI and FFI +design: -- **ABI (Application Binary Interface)** defined in **Idris2** with formal proofs -- **FFI (Foreign Function Interface)** implemented in **Zig** for C compatibility -- **Generated C headers** bridge Idris2 ABI to Zig FFI -- **Any language** can call through standard C ABI +* *ABI (Application Binary Interface)* defined in *Idris2* with formal +proofs +* *FFI (Foreign Function Interface)* implemented in *Zig* for C +compatibility +* *Generated C headers* bridge Idris2 ABI to Zig FFI +* *Any language* can call through standard C ABI -## Architecture +=== Architecture -``` +.... ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ ABI Definitions (Idris2) │ │ src/abi/ │ @@ -49,11 +48,11 @@ This library follows the **Hyperpolymath RSR Standard** for ABI and FFI design: │ Any Language via C ABI │ │ - Rust, AffineScript, Julia, Python, etc. │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────┘ -``` +.... -## Directory Structure +=== Directory Structure -``` +.... {{project}}/ ├── src/ │ ├── abi/ # ABI definitions (Idris2) @@ -81,15 +80,17 @@ This library follows the **Hyperpolymath RSR Standard** for ABI and FFI design: ├── rust/ ├── affinescript/ └── julia/ -``` +.... -## Why Idris2 for ABI? +=== Why Idris2 for ABI? -### 1. **Formal Verification** +==== 1. *Formal Verification* -Idris2's dependent types allow proving properties about the ABI at compile-time: +Idris2’s dependent types allow proving properties about the ABI at +compile-time: -```idris +[source,idris] +---- -- Prove struct size is correct public export exampleStructSize : HasSize ExampleStruct 16 @@ -101,13 +102,14 @@ fieldAligned : Divides 8 (offsetOf ExampleStruct.field) -- Prove ABI is platform-compatible public export abiCompatible : Compatible (ABI 1) (ABI 2) -``` +---- -### 2. **Type Safety** +==== 2. *Type Safety* Encode invariants that C/Zig cannot express: -```idris +[source,idris] +---- -- Non-null pointer guaranteed at type level data Handle : Type where MkHandle : (ptr : Bits64) -> {auto 0 nonNull : So (ptr /= 0)} -> Handle @@ -115,13 +117,14 @@ data Handle : Type where -- Array with length proof data Buffer : (n : Nat) -> Type where MkBuffer : Vect n Byte -> Buffer n -``` +---- -### 3. **Platform Abstraction** +==== 3. *Platform Abstraction* Platform-specific types with compile-time selection: -```idris +[source,idris] +---- CInt : Platform -> Type CInt Linux = Bits32 CInt Windows = Bits32 @@ -129,13 +132,14 @@ CInt Windows = Bits32 CSize : Platform -> Type CSize Linux = Bits64 CSize Windows = Bits64 -``` +---- -### 4. **Safe Evolution** +==== 4. *Safe Evolution* Prove that new ABI versions are backward-compatible: -```idris +[source,idris] +---- -- Compiler enforces compatibility abiUpgrade : ABI 1 -> ABI 2 abiUpgrade old = MkABI2 { @@ -144,71 +148,78 @@ abiUpgrade old = MkABI2 { -- Can add new fields new_features = defaults } -``` +---- -## Why Zig for FFI? +=== Why Zig for FFI? -### 1. **C ABI Compatibility** +==== 1. *C ABI Compatibility* Zig exports C-compatible functions naturally: -```zig +[source,zig] +---- export fn library_function(param: i32) i32 { return param * 2; } -``` +---- -### 2. **Memory Safety** +==== 2. *Memory Safety* Compile-time safety without runtime overhead: -```zig +[source,zig] +---- // Null check enforced at compile time const handle = init() orelse return error.InitFailed; defer free(handle); -``` +---- -### 3. **Cross-Compilation** +==== 3. *Cross-Compilation* Built-in cross-compilation to any platform: -```bash +[source,bash] +---- zig build -Dtarget=x86_64-linux zig build -Dtarget=aarch64-macos zig build -Dtarget=x86_64-windows -``` +---- -### 4. **Zero Dependencies** +==== 4. *Zero Dependencies* No runtime, no libc required (unless explicitly needed): -```zig +[source,zig] +---- // Minimal binary size pub const lib = @import("std"); // Only includes what you use -``` +---- -## Building +=== Building -### Build FFI Library +==== Build FFI Library -```bash +[source,bash] +---- cd ffi/zig zig build # Build debug zig build -Doptimize=ReleaseFast # Build optimized zig build test # Run tests -``` +---- -### Generate C Header from Idris2 ABI +==== Generate C Header from Idris2 ABI -```bash +[source,bash] +---- cd src/abi idris2 --cg c-header Types.idr -o ../../generated/abi/{{project}}.h -``` +---- -### Cross-Compile +==== Cross-Compile -```bash +[source,bash] +---- cd ffi/zig # Linux x86_64 @@ -219,13 +230,14 @@ zig build -Dtarget=aarch64-macos # Windows x86_64 zig build -Dtarget=x86_64-windows -``` +---- -## Usage +=== Usage -### From C +==== From C -```c +[source,c] +---- #include "{{project}}.h" int main() { @@ -241,16 +253,19 @@ int main() { {{project}}_free(handle); return 0; } -``` +---- Compile with: -```bash + +[source,bash] +---- gcc -o example example.c -l{{project}} -L./zig-out/lib -``` +---- -### From Idris2 +==== From Idris2 -```idris +[source,idris] +---- import CAUSALS_JL.ABI.Foreign main : IO () @@ -263,11 +278,12 @@ main = do free handle putStrLn "Success" -``` +---- -### From Rust +==== From Rust -```rust +[source,rust] +---- #[link(name = "{{project}}")] extern "C" { fn {{project}}_init() -> *mut std::ffi::c_void; @@ -286,11 +302,12 @@ fn main() { {{project}}_free(handle); } } -``` +---- -### From Julia +==== From Julia -```julia +[source,julia] +---- const lib{{project}} = "lib{{project}}" function init() @@ -316,27 +333,30 @@ try finally cleanup(handle) end -``` +---- -## Testing +=== Testing -### Unit Tests (Zig) +==== Unit Tests (Zig) -```bash +[source,bash] +---- cd ffi/zig zig build test -``` +---- -### Integration Tests +==== Integration Tests -```bash +[source,bash] +---- cd ffi/zig zig build test-integration -``` +---- -### ABI Verification (Idris2) +==== ABI Verification (Idris2) -```idris +[source,idris] +---- -- Compile-time verification %runElab verifyABI @@ -346,44 +366,44 @@ main = do verifyLayoutsCorrect verifyAlignmentsCorrect putStrLn "ABI verification passed" -``` +---- -## Contributing +=== Contributing When modifying the ABI/FFI: -1. **Update ABI first** (`src/abi/*.idr`) - - Modify type definitions - - Update proofs - - Ensure backward compatibility - -2. **Generate C header** - ```bash - idris2 --cg c-header src/abi/Types.idr -o generated/abi/{{project}}.h - ``` - -3. **Update FFI implementation** (`ffi/zig/src/main.zig`) - - Implement new functions - - Match ABI types exactly - -4. **Add tests** - - Unit tests in Zig - - Integration tests - - ABI verification tests - -5. **Update documentation** - - Function signatures - - Usage examples - - Migration guide (if breaking changes) - -## License +[arabic] +. *Update ABI first* (`+src/abi/*.idr+`) +* Modify type definitions +* Update proofs +* Ensure backward compatibility +. *Generate C header* ++ +[source,bash] +---- +idris2 --cg c-header src/abi/Types.idr -o generated/abi/{{project}}.h +---- +. *Update FFI implementation* (`+ffi/zig/src/main.zig+`) +* Implement new functions +* Match ABI types exactly +. *Add tests* +* Unit tests in Zig +* Integration tests +* ABI verification tests +. *Update documentation* +* Function signatures +* Usage examples +* Migration guide (if breaking changes) + +=== License MPL-2.0 -## See Also +=== See Also -- [Idris2 Documentation](https://idris2.readthedocs.io) -- [Zig Documentation](https://ziglang.org/documentation/master/) -- [Rhodium Standard Repositories](https://github.com/hyperpolymath/rhodium-standard-repositories) -- [FFI Migration Guide](../ffi-migration-guide.md) -- [ABI Migration Guide](../abi-migration-guide.md) +* https://idris2.readthedocs.io[Idris2 Documentation] +* https://ziglang.org/documentation/master/[Zig Documentation] +* https://github.com/hyperpolymath/rhodium-standard-repositories[Rhodium +Standard Repositories] +* link:../ffi-migration-guide.md[FFI Migration Guide] +* link:../abi-migration-guide.md[ABI Migration Guide] diff --git a/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.adoc b/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.adoc new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8f069dc --- /dev/null +++ b/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.adoc @@ -0,0 +1,339 @@ +== Code of Conduct + +=== Our Pledge + +We as members, contributors, and leaders pledge to make participation in +Causals.Jl 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, colour, 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. + +We recognise that a thriving open source community requires +*psychological safety* — an environment where people can contribute, ask +questions, make mistakes, and learn without fear of ridicule or +retaliation. + +''''' + +=== Our Standards + +==== Expected Behaviour + +The following behaviours contribute to a positive environment: + +*Communication* - Using welcoming and inclusive language - Being +respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences - Giving and 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You will receive acknowledgment within *\{\{RESPONSE_TIME}}* +. The \{\{CONDUCT_TEAM}} will review the report +. We may ask for additional information +. We will determine appropriate action +. We will inform you of the outcome (respecting others’ privacy) + +==== Confidentiality + +All reports will be handled with discretion: + +* Reporter identity is protected by default +* Details are shared only with those who need to know +* We will ask before naming you in any communication +* Anonymous reports are accepted and investigated + +==== Conflicts of Interest + +If a \{\{CONDUCT_TEAM}} member is involved in an incident: + +* They will recuse themselves from the process +* Another maintainer or external party will handle the report +* We will disclose any potential conflicts + +''''' + +=== Enforcement Guidelines + +The \{\{CONDUCT_TEAM}} will follow these guidelines in determining +consequences: + +==== 1. 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Permanent Ban + +*Community Impact*: Demonstrating a pattern of violation of community +standards, including sustained inappropriate behaviour, 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. + +*Duration*: Permanent (with appeal rights after 12 months) + +==== Enforcement Across Perimeters + +For contributors with elevated access (Perimeter 2 or 1): + +[cols=",",options="header",] +|=== +|Level |Additional Consequence +|Correction |Noted in contributor record +|Warning |Access privileges may be temporarily reduced +|Temporary Ban |Access reduced to Perimeter 3 for ban duration +|Permanent Ban |All access revoked +|=== + +''''' + +=== Appeals + +If you believe an enforcement decision was made in error: + +[arabic] +. *Wait 7 days* after the decision (cooling-off period) +. *Email* j.d.a.jewell@open.ac.uk with subject line "`Appeal: [Original +Report ID]`" +. *Explain* why you believe the decision should be reconsidered +. *Provide* any new information not previously available + +*Appeals Process* + +* Appeals are reviewed by a different \{\{CONDUCT_TEAM}} member than the +original +* You will receive a response within 14 days +* The appeals decision is final +* You may only appeal once per incident + +*Grounds for Appeal* + +* Procedural errors in the original investigation +* New evidence not previously available +* Disproportionate response to the violation +* Misunderstanding of facts + +''''' + +=== Supporting Those Who Report + +We are committed to supporting those who report violations: + +*We Will* - Believe and take all reports seriously - Respect your +privacy and confidentiality preferences - Keep you informed of progress +(if you wish) - Take steps to protect you from retaliation - Provide +resources if you need support + +*We Will Not* - Require you to confront the person directly - Dismiss +reports without investigation - Reveal your identity without consent - +Tolerate retaliation against reporters - Rush you to make decisions + +''''' + +=== Prevention + +Beyond enforcement, we actively work to prevent issues: + +*Onboarding* - All contributors are expected to read this Code of +Conduct - Perimeter 2 applicants must confirm they’ve read and +understood it - Maintainers receive additional training on enforcement + +*Culture* - We model the behaviour we expect - We intervene early when +we see potential issues - We thank people for positive contributions - +We create opportunities for diverse voices + +*Review* - This Code of Conduct is reviewed annually - Community +feedback is welcomed - Changes are communicated clearly + +''''' + +=== Acknowledgments + +This Code of Conduct is adapted from: + +* https://www.contributor-covenant.org/[Contributor Covenant], version +2.1 +* https://www.djangoproject.com/conduct/[Django Code of Conduct] +* https://www.rust-lang.org/policies/code-of-conduct[Rust Code of +Conduct] +* https://www.python.org/psf/conduct/[Python Community Code of Conduct] + +We thank these communities for their leadership in creating welcoming +spaces. + +''''' + +=== Questions? + +If you have questions about this Code of Conduct: + +* Open a +https://github.com/hyperpolymath/Causals.jl/discussions[Discussion] (for +general questions) +* Email j.d.a.jewell@open.ac.uk (for private questions) +* Contact any maintainer directly + +''''' + +=== Summary + +*Be kind. Be respectful. Be collaborative.* + +We’re all here because we care about this project. Let’s make it a place +where everyone can do their best work. + +''''' + +Last updated: 2026 · Based on Contributor Covenant 2.1 diff --git a/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md b/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md deleted file mode 100644 index f12662d..0000000 --- a/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,331 +0,0 @@ - -# Code of Conduct - - - -## Our Pledge - -We as members, contributors, and leaders pledge to make participation in Causals.Jl 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, colour, 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. - -We recognise that a thriving open source community requires **psychological safety** — an environment where people can contribute, ask questions, make mistakes, and learn without fear of ridicule or retaliation. - ---- - -## Our Standards - -### Expected Behaviour - -The following behaviours contribute to a positive environment: - -**Communication** -- Using welcoming and inclusive language -- Being respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences -- Giving and gracefully accepting constructive feedback -- Assuming good intent while addressing impact -- Communicating clearly and patiently, especially with newcomers - -**Collaboration** -- Focusing on what is best for the community -- Showing empathy and kindness toward other community members -- Being collaborative rather than competitive -- Mentoring and supporting less experienced contributors -- Celebrating others' contributions and successes - -**Professionalism** -- Accepting responsibility and apologising to those affected by our mistakes -- Learning from the experience and avoiding repetition -- Respecting others' time and attention -- Staying on topic in project spaces -- Following project guidelines and conventions - -**Accessibility** -- Using plain language and avoiding unnecessary jargon -- Providing alt text for images and transcripts for audio/video -- Being patient with those using assistive technologies -- Accommodating different communication styles and needs -- Recognising that not everyone communicates the same way - -### Unacceptable Behaviour - -The following behaviours are considered harassment and are unacceptable: - -**Harassment** -- The use of sexualised 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 -- Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following (online or in-person) -- Unwelcome physical contact or simulated physical contact (e.g., emoji) -- Sustained disruption of talks, events, or online discussions - -**Discrimination** -- Discriminatory jokes and language -- Posting or threatening to post others' personally identifying information ("doxing") -- Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behaviour -- Microaggressions — subtle, often unintentional, discriminatory comments or actions - -**Professional Misconduct** -- Publishing others' private information without explicit permission -- Misrepresenting affiliation or contributions -- Plagiarism or claiming credit for others' work -- Retaliating against anyone who reports a Code of Conduct violation -- Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a professional setting - -### Grey Areas - -Some situations require judgement. When uncertain: - -- **Intent vs Impact**: Good intentions do not excuse harmful impact. Focus on making things right. -- **Power Dynamics**: Those with more power (maintainers, employers, experienced contributors) must be especially mindful of their impact. -- **Cultural Differences**: What's acceptable varies by culture. When in doubt, err on the side of caution and ask. -- **Humour**: Jokes at others' expense are rarely funny to everyone. Punch up, not down. - ---- - -## Scope - -This Code of Conduct applies within all community spaces, including: - -**Online Spaces** -- Repository discussions, issues, and pull/merge requests -- Project chat channels (Matrix, Discord, Slack, IRC) -- Mailing lists and forums -- Social media when representing the project -- Video calls and virtual meetings - -**In-Person Spaces** -- Conferences, meetups, and events -- Workshops and training sessions -- Any gathering where you represent the project - -**Representation** -This Code of Conduct also applies when an individual is officially representing the community in public spaces. Examples include: - -- Using an official project email address -- Posting via an official social media account -- Acting as an appointed representative at an event -- Speaking on behalf of the project - ---- - -## Enforcement - -### Reporting - -If you experience or witness unacceptable behaviour, or have any other concerns, please report it as soon as possible. - -**How to Report** - -| Method | Details | Best For | -|--------|---------|----------| -| **Email** | j.d.a.jewell@open.ac.uk | Detailed reports, sensitive matters | -| **Private Message** | Contact any maintainer directly | Quick questions, minor issues | -| **Anonymous Form** | [Link to form if available] | When you need anonymity | - -**What to Include** - -- Your contact information (unless anonymous) -- Names/usernames of those involved -- Description of what happened -- When and where it occurred -- Any witnesses -- Any supporting evidence (screenshots, links) -- How you would like us to respond (if you have a preference) - -**What Happens Next** - -1. You will receive acknowledgment within **{{RESPONSE_TIME}}** -2. The {{CONDUCT_TEAM}} will review the report -3. We may ask for additional information -4. We will determine appropriate action -5. We will inform you of the outcome (respecting others' privacy) - -### Confidentiality - -All reports will be handled with discretion: - -- Reporter identity is protected by default -- Details are shared only with those who need to know -- We will ask before naming you in any communication -- Anonymous reports are accepted and investigated - -### Conflicts of Interest - -If a {{CONDUCT_TEAM}} member is involved in an incident: - -- They will recuse themselves from the process -- Another maintainer or external party will handle the report -- We will disclose any potential conflicts - ---- - -## Enforcement Guidelines - -The {{CONDUCT_TEAM}} will follow these guidelines in determining consequences: - -### 1. Correction - -**Community Impact**: Use of inappropriate language or other behaviour deemed unprofessional or unwelcome. - -**Consequence**: A private, written warning providing clarity around the nature of the violation and an explanation of why the behaviour was inappropriate. A public apology may be requested. - -**Duration**: Immediate - -### 2. Warning - -**Community Impact**: A violation through a single incident or series of actions. - -**Consequence**: A warning with consequences for continued behaviour. No interaction with the people involved, including unsolicited interaction with those enforcing the Code of Conduct, for a specified period. 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. - -**Duration**: 1-4 weeks - -### 3. Temporary Ban - -**Community Impact**: A serious violation of community standards, including sustained inappropriate behaviour. - -**Consequence**: A temporary ban from any sort of interaction or public communication with the community for a specified period. 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. - -**Duration**: 1-6 months - -### 4. Permanent Ban - -**Community Impact**: Demonstrating a pattern of violation of community standards, including sustained inappropriate behaviour, 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. - -**Duration**: Permanent (with appeal rights after 12 months) - -### Enforcement Across Perimeters - -For contributors with elevated access (Perimeter 2 or 1): - -| Level | Additional Consequence | -|-------|----------------------| -| Correction | Noted in contributor record | -| Warning | Access privileges may be temporarily reduced | -| Temporary Ban | Access reduced to Perimeter 3 for ban duration | -| Permanent Ban | All access revoked | - ---- - -## Appeals - -If you believe an enforcement decision was made in error: - -1. **Wait 7 days** after the decision (cooling-off period) -2. **Email** j.d.a.jewell@open.ac.uk with subject line "Appeal: [Original Report ID]" -3. **Explain** why you believe the decision should be reconsidered -4. **Provide** any new information not previously available - -**Appeals Process** - -- Appeals are reviewed by a different {{CONDUCT_TEAM}} member than the original -- You will receive a response within 14 days -- The appeals decision is final -- You may only appeal once per incident - -**Grounds for Appeal** - -- Procedural errors in the original investigation -- New evidence not previously available -- Disproportionate response to the violation -- Misunderstanding of facts - ---- - -## Supporting Those Who Report - -We are committed to supporting those who report violations: - -**We Will** -- Believe and take all reports seriously -- Respect your privacy and confidentiality preferences -- Keep you informed of progress (if you wish) -- Take steps to protect you from retaliation -- Provide resources if you need support - -**We Will Not** -- Require you to confront the person directly -- Dismiss reports without investigation -- Reveal your identity without consent -- Tolerate retaliation against reporters -- Rush you to make decisions - ---- - -## Prevention - -Beyond enforcement, we actively work to prevent issues: - -**Onboarding** -- All contributors are expected to read this Code of Conduct -- Perimeter 2 applicants must confirm they've read and understood it -- Maintainers receive additional training on enforcement - -**Culture** -- We model the behaviour we expect -- We intervene early when we see potential issues -- We thank people for positive contributions -- We create opportunities for diverse voices - -**Review** -- This Code of Conduct is reviewed annually -- Community feedback is welcomed -- Changes are communicated clearly - ---- - -## Acknowledgments - -This Code of Conduct is adapted from: - -- [Contributor Covenant](https://www.contributor-covenant.org/), version 2.1 -- [Django Code of Conduct](https://www.djangoproject.com/conduct/) -- [Rust Code of Conduct](https://www.rust-lang.org/policies/code-of-conduct) -- [Python Community Code of Conduct](https://www.python.org/psf/conduct/) - -We thank these communities for their leadership in creating welcoming spaces. - ---- - -## Questions? - -If you have questions about this Code of Conduct: - -- Open a [Discussion](https://github.com/hyperpolymath/Causals.jl/discussions) (for general questions) -- Email j.d.a.jewell@open.ac.uk (for private questions) -- Contact any maintainer directly - ---- - -## Summary - -**Be kind. Be respectful. Be collaborative.** - -We're all here because we care about this project. Let's make it a place where everyone can do their best work. - ---- - -Last updated: 2026 · Based on Contributor Covenant 2.1 diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.adoc b/CONTRIBUTING.adoc new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1dce811 --- /dev/null +++ b/CONTRIBUTING.adoc @@ -0,0 +1,108 @@ +== Clone the repository + +git clone https://github.com/hyperpolymath/Causals.jl.git cd Causals.jl + +== Using Guix (recommended for reproducibility) + +guix develop + +== Or using toolbox/distrobox + +toolbox create Causals.jl-dev toolbox enter Causals.jl-dev # Install +dependencies manually + +== Verify setup + +just check # or: cargo check / mix compile / etc. just test # Run test +suite + +.... + +### Repository Structure +.... + +Causals.jl/ ├── src/ # Source code (Perimeter 1-2) ├── lib/ # Library +code (Perimeter 1-2) ├── extensions/ # Extensions (Perimeter 2) ├── +plugins/ # Plugins (Perimeter 2) ├── tools/ # Tooling (Perimeter 2) ├── +docs/ # Documentation (Perimeter 3) │ ├── architecture/ # ADRs, specs +(Perimeter 2) │ └── proposals/ # RFCs (Perimeter 3) ├── examples/ # +Examples (Perimeter 3) ├── spec/ # Spec tests (Perimeter 3) ├── tests/ # +Test suite (Perimeter 2-3) ├── .well-known/ # Protocol files (Perimeter +1-3) ├── .github/ # GitHub config (Perimeter 1) │ ├── ISSUE_TEMPLATE/ │ +└── workflows/ ├── CHANGELOG.md ├── CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md ├── +CONTRIBUTING.md # This file ├── GOVERNANCE.md ├── LICENSE ├── +MAINTAINERS.md ├── README.adoc ├── SECURITY.md ├── flake.guix # Guix +flake (Perimeter 1) └── Justfile # Task runner (Perimeter 1) + +.... + +--- + +## How to Contribute + +### Reporting Bugs + +**Before reporting**: +1. Search existing issues +2. Check if it's already fixed in `main` +3. Determine which perimeter the bug affects + +**When reporting**: + +Use the [bug report template](.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md) and include: + +- Clear, descriptive title +- Environment details (OS, versions, toolchain) +- Steps to reproduce +- Expected vs actual behaviour +- Logs, screenshots, or minimal reproduction + +### Suggesting Features + +**Before suggesting**: +1. Check the [roadmap](ROADMAP.md) if available +2. Search existing issues and discussions +3. Consider which perimeter the feature belongs to + +**When suggesting**: + +Use the [feature request template](.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md) and include: + +- Problem statement (what pain point does this solve?) +- Proposed solution +- Alternatives considered +- Which perimeter this affects + +### Your First Contribution + +Look for issues labelled: + +- [`good first issue`](https://github.com/hyperpolymath/Causals.jl/labels/good%20first%20issue) — Simple Perimeter 3 tasks +- [`help wanted`](https://github.com/hyperpolymath/Causals.jl/labels/help%20wanted) — Community help needed +- [`documentation`](https://github.com/hyperpolymath/Causals.jl/labels/documentation) — Docs improvements +- [`perimeter-3`](https://github.com/hyperpolymath/Causals.jl/labels/perimeter-3) — Community sandbox scope + +--- + +## Development Workflow + +### Branch Naming +.... + +docs/short-description # Documentation (P3) test/what-added # Test +additions (P3) feat/short-description # New features (P2) +fix/issue-number-description # Bug fixes (P2) refactor/what-changed # +Code improvements (P2) security/what-fixed # Security fixes (P1-2) + +.... + +### Commit Messages + +We follow [Conventional Commits](https://www.conventionalcommits.org/): +.... + +(): + +{empty}[optional body] + +{empty}[optional footer] diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md deleted file mode 100644 index 8951c5e..0000000 --- a/CONTRIBUTING.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,120 +0,0 @@ - -# Clone the repository -git clone https://github.com/hyperpolymath/Causals.jl.git -cd Causals.jl - -# Using Guix (recommended for reproducibility) -guix develop - -# Or using toolbox/distrobox -toolbox create Causals.jl-dev -toolbox enter Causals.jl-dev -# Install dependencies manually - -# Verify setup -just check # or: cargo check / mix compile / etc. -just test # Run test suite -``` - -### Repository Structure -``` -Causals.jl/ -├── src/ # Source code (Perimeter 1-2) -├── lib/ # Library code (Perimeter 1-2) -├── extensions/ # Extensions (Perimeter 2) -├── plugins/ # Plugins (Perimeter 2) -├── tools/ # Tooling (Perimeter 2) -├── docs/ # Documentation (Perimeter 3) -│ ├── architecture/ # ADRs, specs (Perimeter 2) -│ └── proposals/ # RFCs (Perimeter 3) -├── examples/ # Examples (Perimeter 3) -├── spec/ # Spec tests (Perimeter 3) -├── tests/ # Test suite (Perimeter 2-3) -├── .well-known/ # Protocol files (Perimeter 1-3) -├── .github/ # GitHub config (Perimeter 1) -│ ├── ISSUE_TEMPLATE/ -│ └── workflows/ -├── CHANGELOG.md -├── CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md -├── CONTRIBUTING.md # This file -├── GOVERNANCE.md -├── LICENSE -├── MAINTAINERS.md -├── README.adoc -├── SECURITY.md -├── flake.guix # Guix flake (Perimeter 1) -└── Justfile # Task runner (Perimeter 1) -``` - ---- - -## How to Contribute - -### Reporting Bugs - -**Before reporting**: -1. Search existing issues -2. Check if it's already fixed in `main` -3. Determine which perimeter the bug affects - -**When reporting**: - -Use the [bug report template](.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md) and include: - -- Clear, descriptive title -- Environment details (OS, versions, toolchain) -- Steps to reproduce -- Expected vs actual behaviour -- Logs, screenshots, or minimal reproduction - -### Suggesting Features - -**Before suggesting**: -1. Check the [roadmap](ROADMAP.md) if available -2. Search existing issues and discussions -3. Consider which perimeter the feature belongs to - -**When suggesting**: - -Use the [feature request template](.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md) and include: - -- Problem statement (what pain point does this solve?) -- Proposed solution -- Alternatives considered -- Which perimeter this affects - -### Your First Contribution - -Look for issues labelled: - -- [`good first issue`](https://github.com/hyperpolymath/Causals.jl/labels/good%20first%20issue) — Simple Perimeter 3 tasks -- [`help wanted`](https://github.com/hyperpolymath/Causals.jl/labels/help%20wanted) — Community help needed -- [`documentation`](https://github.com/hyperpolymath/Causals.jl/labels/documentation) — Docs improvements -- [`perimeter-3`](https://github.com/hyperpolymath/Causals.jl/labels/perimeter-3) — Community sandbox scope - ---- - -## Development Workflow - -### Branch Naming -``` -docs/short-description # Documentation (P3) -test/what-added # Test additions (P3) -feat/short-description # New features (P2) -fix/issue-number-description # Bug fixes (P2) -refactor/what-changed # Code improvements (P2) -security/what-fixed # Security fixes (P1-2) -``` - -### Commit Messages - -We follow [Conventional Commits](https://www.conventionalcommits.org/): -``` -(): - -[optional body] - -[optional footer] diff --git a/GOVERNANCE.adoc b/GOVERNANCE.adoc index e41020d..9b836fb 100644 --- a/GOVERNANCE.adoc +++ b/GOVERNANCE.adoc @@ -1,162 +1,60 @@ -// SPDX-License-Identifier: CC-BY-SA-4.0 -// SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2026 Jonathan D.A. Jewell -= Governance Model -:toc: preamble +== Governance -This document describes the governance model for this repository. +=== Overview -== Overview +This project is governed by the following principles and structures to +ensure transparent, inclusive, and effective decision-making. -This repository follows a **Sole Maintainer Governance Model**: +=== Roles and Responsibilities -* Single maintainer (@hyperpolymath) has full authority over the project -* All contributions are welcome and reviewed by the maintainer -* Decisions are made transparently through GitHub issues and discussions -* The project adheres to the hyperpolymath estate policies where applicable +==== Maintainers -== Core Principles +Maintainers are responsible for: - Reviewing and merging pull requests - +Managing releases and versioning - Ensuring code quality and standards - +Triaging issues and bug reports - Community engagement and support -[cols="1,2"] -|=== -| Principle | Description +==== Contributors -| **Benevolent Dictatorship** | Maintainer has final decision authority but seeks community input +Contributors are expected to: - Follow the code of conduct - Submit +well-documented pull requests - Write tests for new functionality - +Maintain existing tests - Update documentation as needed -| **Meritocracy** | Contributions are judged on technical merit, not contributor identity +=== Decision Making -| **Transparency** | All significant decisions are documented publicly +==== Minor Changes -| **Consensus-Seeking** | Maintainer prefers consensus but will decide when necessary +* Can be made by any maintainer +* Include bug fixes, documentation updates, dependency updates -| **Open Contribution** | Anyone can contribute via fork and pull request +==== Major Changes -|=== +* Require discussion in issues or pull requests +* Include new features, architectural changes, API changes +* Need approval from at least 2 maintainers -== Roles and Permissions +==== Breaking Changes -[cols="1,2,2"] -|=== -| Role | Permissions | Assignment +* Require RFC (Request for Comments) process +* Need approval from majority of maintainers +* Must include migration guide -| **Maintainer** | Write access, merge rights, admin | @hyperpolymath -| **Contributors** | Read access, fork, submit PRs | All GitHub users -| **Users** | Use the software, report issues | All GitHub users +=== Code of Conduct -|=== +All participants are expected to follow our Code of Conduct. Violations +can be reported to the maintainers. -== Decision Making Framework +=== Communication -=== Routine Decisions +* *Issues*: For bug reports and feature requests +* *Discussions*: For questions and general discussion +* *Pull Requests*: For code contributions -* Bug fixes -* Documentation improvements -* Minor feature additions -* Dependency updates +=== Licensing -**Process**: Maintainer reviews and merges PRs that meet quality standards. +All contributions are made under the terms of the repository’s LICENSE +file. By submitting a pull request, you agree to license your +contributions accordingly. -=== Significant Changes +''''' -* New major features -* API changes -* Architecture modifications -* Breaking changes - -**Process**: -. Open issue describing the change -. Discuss with community (minimum 72 hours) -. Maintainer makes final decision -. Document rationale in issue/PR - -=== Structural Decisions - -* Repository purpose/renaming -* License changes -* Ownership transfer -* Deprecation/archival - -**Process**: -. Extended discussion (minimum 1 week) -. Maintainer makes final decision -. Document in CHANGELOG and governance docs - -== Contribution Lifecycle - -[cols="1,2"] -|=== -| Stage | Process - -| **Ideation** | Open issue, discuss feasibility - -| **Development** | Fork, implement, test thoroughly - -| **Review** | Submit PR, maintainer reviews within 7 days - -| **Merge** | Maintainer merges or requests changes - -| **Release** | Maintainer publishes according to project conventions - -|=== - -== Conflict Resolution - -In case of disagreements: - -. Discuss in the relevant GitHub issue or PR -. Provide technical justification for positions -. Maintainer mediates and makes final decision -. Decision is documented and can be revisited later - -== Project Policies - -This repository adheres to hyperpolymath estate-wide policies: - -* **License**: MPL-2.0 for code, CC-BY-SA-4.0 for prose (per standards/LICENCE-POLICY.adoc) -* **Code of Conduct**: Follows hyperpolymath CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md -* **Security**: Follows hyperpolymath SECURITY.md -* **Contributing**: Follows hyperpolymath CONTRIBUTING.adoc conventions - -== Repository-Specific Conventions - -[cols="1,2"] -|=== -| Convention | Description - -| **Signing** | All commits must be signed (SSH or GPG) - -| **SPDX Headers** | All source files must have SPDX license identifiers - -| **Contractiles** | Mustfile, Trustfile, Intendfile, Adjustfile in root - -| **Machine Readable** | META.a2ml in .machine_readable/6a2/ - -| **CI/CD** | GitHub Actions workflows in .github/workflows/ - -|=== - -== Governance Evolution - -As the project grows, this governance model may evolve: - -* **Adding Co-Maintainers**: When contribution volume warrants it -* **Forming a Team**: For complex multi-maintainer projects -* **Adopting TPCF**: For large, multi-repository projects (see rhodium-standard-repositories) - -Changes to this document require the same process as Significant Changes above. - -== See Also - -* link:MAINTAINERS.adoc[Maintainers] -* link:CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md[Code of Conduct] -* link:CONTRIBUTING.adoc[Contributing Guide] -* link:https://github.com/hyperpolymath/standards/blob/main/LICENCE-POLICY.adoc[Estate License Policy] -* link:https://github.com/hyperpolymath/standards[rhodium-standard-repositories (TPCF)] - -== Changelog - -[cols="1,1,1"] -|=== -| Date | Change | By - -| 2026-06-07 | Initial governance model established | @hyperpolymath -|=== +_Last updated: 2026-07-18_ diff --git a/GOVERNANCE.md b/GOVERNANCE.md deleted file mode 100644 index e27364c..0000000 --- a/GOVERNANCE.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,60 +0,0 @@ -# Governance - -## Overview - -This project is governed by the following principles and structures to ensure transparent, inclusive, and effective decision-making. - -## Roles and Responsibilities - -### Maintainers - -Maintainers are responsible for: -- Reviewing and merging pull requests -- Managing releases and versioning -- Ensuring code quality and standards -- Triaging issues and bug reports -- Community engagement and support - -### Contributors - -Contributors are expected to: -- Follow the code of conduct -- Submit well-documented pull requests -- Write tests for new functionality -- Maintain existing tests -- Update documentation as needed - -## Decision Making - -### Minor Changes -- Can be made by any maintainer -- Include bug fixes, documentation updates, dependency updates - -### Major Changes -- Require discussion in issues or pull requests -- Include new features, architectural changes, API changes -- Need approval from at least 2 maintainers - -### Breaking Changes -- Require RFC (Request for Comments) process -- Need approval from majority of maintainers -- Must include migration guide - -## Code of Conduct - -All participants are expected to follow our Code of Conduct. Violations can be reported to the maintainers. - -## Communication - -- **Issues**: For bug reports and feature requests -- **Discussions**: For questions and general discussion -- **Pull Requests**: For code contributions - -## Licensing - -All contributions are made under the terms of the repository's LICENSE file. -By submitting a pull request, you agree to license your contributions accordingly. - ---- - -*Last updated: 2026-07-18* diff --git a/PROOF-NEEDS.adoc b/PROOF-NEEDS.adoc new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5306eae --- /dev/null +++ b/PROOF-NEEDS.adoc @@ -0,0 +1,13 @@ +== PROOF-NEEDS.md + +=== Template ABI Cleanup (2026-03-29) + +Template ABI removed – was creating false impression of formal +verification. The removed files (Types.idr, Layout.idr, Foreign.idr) +contained only RSR template scaffolding with unresolved +CAUSALS_JL/Jonathan D.A. Jewell placeholders and no domain-specific +proofs. + +When this project needs formal ABI verification, create domain-specific +Idris2 proofs following the pattern in repos like `+typed-wasm+`, +`+proven+`, `+echidna+`, or `+boj-server+`. diff --git a/PROOF-NEEDS.md b/PROOF-NEEDS.md deleted file mode 100644 index 8016a2c..0000000 --- a/PROOF-NEEDS.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,14 +0,0 @@ - -# PROOF-NEEDS.md - -## Template ABI Cleanup (2026-03-29) - -Template ABI removed -- was creating false impression of formal verification. -The removed files (Types.idr, Layout.idr, Foreign.idr) contained only RSR template -scaffolding with unresolved CAUSALS_JL/Jonathan D.A. 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+ +Causals.jl brings together the major approaches to causal reasoning +under one roof: + +* *Dempster-Shafer theory* - combine uncertain evidence from multiple +experts +* *Bradford Hill criteria* - assess causality in observational studies +* *Causal DAGs* - graphical models, d-separation, identification +* *Granger causality* - time series causal analysis +* *Propensity scores* - matching, weighting, stratification for +observational data +* *Do-calculus* - Pearl’s intervention framework +* *Counterfactuals* - "`what if`" reasoning about alternate realities + +== Why Causals.jl? + +*Existing Julia packages are fragmented:* - `+CausalInference.jl+` - +only DAGs - `+Causal.jl+` - simulation only - `+CausalityTools.jl+` - +basic stats only + +*Causals.jl eclipses them with:* - Complete coverage of causal inference +methods - Production-grade implementations - Comprehensive documentation +- Active development - RSR compliance (Rust/Deno standards adapted for +Julia) + +== Quick Examples + +=== Dempster-Shafer Evidence Combination + +[source,julia] +---- +using Causals + +# Expert 1: 60% confident in hypothesis A +frame = [:A, :B, :C] +expert1 = MassAssignment(frame, Dict( + Set([:A]) => 0.6, + Set([:A, :B, :C]) => 0.4 # ignorance +)) + +# Expert 2: 70% confident in A or B +expert2 = MassAssignment(frame, Dict( + Set([:A, :B]) => 0.7, + Set([:A, :B, :C]) => 0.3 +)) + +# Combine evidence +combined = combine_dempster(expert1, expert2) +@show belief(combined, Set([:A])) # Lower bound +@show plausibility(combined, Set([:A])) # Upper bound +---- + +=== Bradford Hill Causal Assessment + +[source,julia] +---- +criteria = BradfordHillCriteria( + strength = 0.85, # Strong correlation + consistency = 0.90, # Replicated across studies + specificity = 0.60, # Moderate specificity + temporality = 1.0, # Cause precedes effect (REQUIRED) + biological_gradient = 0.75,# Clear dose-response + plausibility = 0.80, # Biologically plausible + coherence = 0.70, # Fits known facts + experiment = 0.0, # No RCT (observational) + analogy = 0.65 # Similar known relationships +) + +verdict, confidence = assess_causality(criteria) +# verdict: :strong, confidence: 0.78 +---- + +=== Granger Causality (Time Series) + +[source,julia] +---- +# Does oil price Granger-cause inflation? +oil_price = [....] # historical data +inflation = [....] + +causes, F_stat, p_value, lag = granger_test(oil_price, inflation, max_lag=12) + +if causes + println("Oil price Granger-causes inflation with lag $lag months") + println("F-statistic: $F_stat, p-value: $p_value") +end +---- + +=== Causal DAG and Backdoor Criterion + +[source,julia] +---- +# Build causal graph: Education → Income, Ability → Education, Ability → Income +g = CausalGraph([:Education, :Income, :Ability, :ParentIncome]) +add_edge!(g, :Education, :Income) +add_edge!(g, :Ability, :Education) +add_edge!(g, :Ability, :Income) +add_edge!(g, :ParentIncome, :Education) + +# To estimate effect of Education on Income, must control for Ability +@assert backdoor_criterion(g, :Education, :Income, Set([:Ability])) + +# Ability blocks backdoor path: Education ← Ability → Income +---- + +=== Propensity Score Matching + +[source,julia] +---- +# Observational study: does training program increase wages? +treatment = [....] # received training (Bool) +wages = [....] # outcome +covariates = [....] # age, education, experience (Matrix) + +# Estimate propensity scores +ps = propensity_score(treatment, covariates) + +# Match treated to similar controls +matches, ate, std_err = matching(treatment, wages, ps, caliper=0.1) + +println("Average treatment effect: $(ate) ± $(1.96*std_err)") +---- + +=== Counterfactual Reasoning + +[source,julia] +---- +# Among those who got treatment and recovered, would they have recovered without it? +treatment = [:Treatment => true] +outcome = :Recovered +data = Dict( + :Treatment => [...], # Bool vector + :Recovered => [...] # Bool vector +) + +pn = probability_of_necessity(:Treatment, :Recovered, data) +println("Probability treatment was necessary: $(pn)") +---- + +== Installation + +=== From Julia REPL + +[source,julia] +---- +using Pkg +Pkg.add("Causals") +---- + +=== From Git (Development) + +[source,julia] +---- +using Pkg +Pkg.add(url="https://github.com/hyperpolymath/Causals.jl") +---- + +== Quick Start + +[source,julia] +---- +using Causals + +# Combine evidence from multiple experts using Dempster-Shafer +frame = [:A, :B, :C] +expert1 = MassAssignment(frame, Dict(Set([:A]) => 0.6, Set([:A, :B, :C]) => 0.4)) +expert2 = MassAssignment(frame, Dict(Set([:A, :B]) => 0.7, Set([:A, :B, :C]) => 0.3)) + +combined = combine_dempster(expert1, expert2) +println(belief(combined, Set([:A]))) # Lower bound on probability of A +---- + +== Documentation + +Full documentation at: https://hyperpolymath.github.io/Causals.jl + +== Modules + +[cols=",",options="header",] +|=== +|Module |Purpose +|`+DempsterShafer+` |Belief functions, evidence combination +|`+BradfordHill+` |9-criterion causal assessment framework +|`+CausalDAG+` |Graphical models, d-separation, identification +|`+Granger+` |Time series causality (VAR models, F-tests) +|`+PropensityScore+` |Matching, IPW, stratification, doubly-robust +|`+DoCalculus+` |Intervention framework, effect identification +|`+Counterfactuals+` |Twin networks, necessity/sufficiency +|=== + +== Comparison to Existing Packages + +[width="100%",cols="26%,14%,24%,23%,13%",options="header",] +|=== +|Feature |Causals.jl |CausalInference.jl |CausalityTools.jl |Causal.jl +|Dempster-Shafer |✓ |✗ |✗ |✗ +|Bradford Hill |✓ |✗ |✗ |✗ +|Causal DAGs |✓ |✓ |✗ |✗ +|Granger causality |✓ |✗ |✓ |✗ +|Propensity scores |✓ |✗ |✗ |✗ +|Do-calculus |✓ |Partial |✗ |✗ +|Counterfactuals |✓ |✗ |✗ |✗ +|Production docs |✓ |Partial |Partial |✗ +|Active maintenance |✓ |✓ |✓ |✗ +|=== + +== Status + +*Alpha* - Core implementations complete, pending extensive testing and +validation against reference implementations. + +== Contributing + +See CONTRIBUTING for development guidelines. + +== License + +Palimpsest-MPL License v1.0 (MPL-2.0) - see LICENSE. + +PMPL-1.0 is MPL-2.0 compatible and accepted by Julia General registry. + +== Citation + +[source,bibtex] +---- +@software{causals_jl, + title = {Causals.jl: Comprehensive Causal Inference for Julia}, + author = {Hyperpolymath}, + year = {2025}, + url = {https://github.com/hyperpolymath/Causals.jl} +} +---- diff --git a/README.md b/README.md deleted file mode 100644 index 334267a..0000000 --- a/README.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,252 +0,0 @@ - - -[![OpenSSF Best Practices](https://img.shields.io/badge/OpenSSF-Best_Practices-green?logo=opensourcesecurity)](https://www.bestpractices.dev/en/projects/new?repo_url=https://github.com/hyperpolymath/Causals.jl) -[![License: MPL-2.0](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MPL--2.0-blue.svg)](https://www.mozilla.org/MPL/2.0/) - - -
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- -# What is Causals.jl? - -Causals.jl brings together the major approaches to causal reasoning -under one roof: - -- **Dempster-Shafer theory** - combine uncertain evidence from multiple - experts - -- **Bradford Hill criteria** - assess causality in observational studies - -- **Causal DAGs** - graphical models, d-separation, identification - -- **Granger causality** - time series causal analysis - -- **Propensity scores** - matching, weighting, stratification for - observational data - -- **Do-calculus** - Pearl’s intervention framework - -- **Counterfactuals** - "what if" reasoning about alternate realities - -# Why Causals.jl? - -**Existing Julia packages are fragmented:** - `CausalInference.jl` - -only DAGs - `Causal.jl` - simulation only - `CausalityTools.jl` - basic -stats only - -**Causals.jl eclipses them with:** - Complete coverage of causal -inference methods - Production-grade implementations - Comprehensive -documentation - Active development - RSR compliance (Rust/Deno standards -adapted for Julia) - -# Quick Examples - -## Dempster-Shafer Evidence Combination - -```julia -using Causals - -# Expert 1: 60% confident in hypothesis A -frame = [:A, :B, :C] -expert1 = MassAssignment(frame, Dict( - Set([:A]) => 0.6, - Set([:A, :B, :C]) => 0.4 # ignorance -)) - -# Expert 2: 70% confident in A or B -expert2 = MassAssignment(frame, Dict( - Set([:A, :B]) => 0.7, - Set([:A, :B, :C]) => 0.3 -)) - -# Combine evidence -combined = combine_dempster(expert1, expert2) -@show belief(combined, Set([:A])) # Lower bound -@show plausibility(combined, Set([:A])) # Upper bound -``` - -## Bradford Hill Causal Assessment - -```julia -criteria = BradfordHillCriteria( - strength = 0.85, # Strong correlation - consistency = 0.90, # Replicated across studies - specificity = 0.60, # Moderate specificity - temporality = 1.0, # Cause precedes effect (REQUIRED) - biological_gradient = 0.75,# Clear dose-response - plausibility = 0.80, # Biologically plausible - coherence = 0.70, # Fits known facts - experiment = 0.0, # No RCT (observational) - analogy = 0.65 # Similar known relationships -) - -verdict, confidence = assess_causality(criteria) -# verdict: :strong, confidence: 0.78 -``` - -## Granger Causality (Time Series) - -```julia -# Does oil price Granger-cause inflation? -oil_price = [....] # historical data -inflation = [....] - -causes, F_stat, p_value, lag = granger_test(oil_price, inflation, max_lag=12) - -if causes - println("Oil price Granger-causes inflation with lag $lag months") - println("F-statistic: $F_stat, p-value: $p_value") -end -``` - -## Causal DAG and Backdoor Criterion - -```julia -# Build causal graph: Education → Income, Ability → Education, Ability → Income -g = CausalGraph([:Education, :Income, :Ability, :ParentIncome]) -add_edge!(g, :Education, :Income) -add_edge!(g, :Ability, :Education) -add_edge!(g, :Ability, :Income) -add_edge!(g, :ParentIncome, :Education) - -# To estimate effect of Education on Income, must control for Ability -@assert backdoor_criterion(g, :Education, :Income, Set([:Ability])) - -# Ability blocks backdoor path: Education ← Ability → Income -``` - -## Propensity Score Matching - -```julia -# Observational study: does training program increase wages? -treatment = [....] # received training (Bool) -wages = [....] # outcome -covariates = [....] # age, education, experience (Matrix) - -# Estimate propensity scores -ps = propensity_score(treatment, covariates) - -# Match treated to similar controls -matches, ate, std_err = matching(treatment, wages, ps, caliper=0.1) - -println("Average treatment effect: $(ate) ± $(1.96*std_err)") -``` - -## Counterfactual Reasoning - -```julia -# Among those who got treatment and recovered, would they have recovered without it? -treatment = [:Treatment => true] -outcome = :Recovered -data = Dict( - :Treatment => [...], # Bool vector - :Recovered => [...] # Bool vector -) - -pn = probability_of_necessity(:Treatment, :Recovered, data) -println("Probability treatment was necessary: $(pn)") -``` - -# Installation - -## From Julia REPL - -```julia -using Pkg -Pkg.add("Causals") -``` - -## From Git (Development) - -```julia -using Pkg -Pkg.add(url="https://github.com/hyperpolymath/Causals.jl") -``` - -# Quick Start - -```julia -using Causals - -# Combine evidence from multiple experts using Dempster-Shafer -frame = [:A, :B, :C] -expert1 = MassAssignment(frame, Dict(Set([:A]) => 0.6, Set([:A, :B, :C]) => 0.4)) -expert2 = MassAssignment(frame, Dict(Set([:A, :B]) => 0.7, Set([:A, :B, :C]) => 0.3)) - -combined = combine_dempster(expert1, expert2) -println(belief(combined, Set([:A]))) # Lower bound on probability of A -``` - -# Documentation - -Full documentation at: - -# Modules - -| Module | Purpose | -|-------------------|------------------------------------------------| -| `DempsterShafer` | Belief functions, evidence combination | -| `BradfordHill` | 9-criterion causal assessment framework | -| `CausalDAG` | Graphical models, d-separation, identification | -| `Granger` | Time series causality (VAR models, F-tests) | -| `PropensityScore` | Matching, IPW, stratification, doubly-robust | -| `DoCalculus` | Intervention framework, effect identification | -| `Counterfactuals` | Twin networks, necessity/sufficiency | - -# Comparison to Existing Packages - -| Feature | Causals.jl | CausalInference.jl | CausalityTools.jl | Causal.jl | -|--------------------|------------|--------------------|-------------------|-----------| -| Dempster-Shafer | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | -| Bradford Hill | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | -| Causal DAGs | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | -| Granger causality | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | -| Propensity scores | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | -| Do-calculus | ✓ | Partial | ✗ | ✗ | -| Counterfactuals | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | -| Production docs | ✓ | Partial | Partial | ✗ | -| Active maintenance | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | - -# Status - -**Alpha** - Core implementations complete, pending extensive testing and -validation against reference implementations. - -# Contributing - -See CONTRIBUTING for -development guidelines. - -# License - -Palimpsest-MPL License v1.0 (MPL-2.0) - see [LICENSE](LICENSE). - -PMPL-1.0 is MPL-2.0 compatible and accepted by Julia General registry. - -# Citation - -```bibtex -@software{causals_jl, - title = {Causals.jl: Comprehensive Causal Inference for Julia}, - author = {Hyperpolymath}, - year = {2025}, - url = {https://github.com/hyperpolymath/Causals.jl} -} -``` diff --git a/REQUIRES_INITIALISATION.adoc b/REQUIRES_INITIALISATION.adoc new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1fd9246 --- /dev/null +++ b/REQUIRES_INITIALISATION.adoc @@ -0,0 +1,92 @@ +== REQUIRES INITIALISATION + +*This repository is not finished being set up.* 5 substitution token(s) +across 3 file(s) still have no value. + +=== Why this is not already done + +This repo was created from `+hyperpolymath/rsr-template-repo+`. 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Rationale and the governing rulings are -in `hyperpolymath/standards`; the token vocabulary is -`.machine_readable/ai/PLACEHOLDERS.adoc` in `rsr-template-repo`. diff --git a/ROADMAP.adoc b/ROADMAP.adoc new file mode 100644 index 0000000..90e9992 --- /dev/null +++ b/ROADMAP.adoc @@ -0,0 +1,163 @@ +== Causals.jl Development Roadmap + +=== Current State (v0.2 Alpha) + +In-development implementation of 7 causal inference modules: - +*DempsterShafer*: Evidence combination (mostly complete) - +*BradfordHill*: Causal criteria assessment (complete) - *CausalDAG*: +Directed acyclic graphs (d-separation, backdoor, frontdoor criteria +working) - *Granger*: Time series causality (complete with proper +F-distribution) - *PropensityScore*: Observational study methods +(propensity scores, matching, IPW, stratification, doubly robust all +working) - *DoCalculus*: Interventional queries (do-intervention, effect +identification, confounding adjustment, do-calculus rules implemented) - +*Counterfactuals*: "`What if`" reasoning (counterfactual function with +structural equations working) + +*Status:* Alpha release with 105 passing tests, working examples, +comprehensive documentation. All core algorithms implemented and +verified. + +''''' + +=== v1.0 → v1.2 Roadmap (Near-term) + +==== v1.1 - Performance & Usability (3-6 months) + +*MUST:* - [ ] *Performance benchmarking suite* - Baseline all 7 methods +against synthetic datasets (10³, 10⁴, 10⁵ elements) - [ ] *Memoization +for Dempster-Shafer* - Cache intermediate combination results to avoid +recomputation - [ ] *Sparse matrix support in Causal DAGs* - Use +SparseArrays.jl for large conditional probability tables - [ ] *Progress +indicators* - Add @showprogress for long-running computations (>1s +expected runtime) - [ ] *Input validation helpers* - +`+validate_mass_function()+`, `+validate_cpt()+` convenience functions + +*SHOULD:* - [ ] *Parallel belief propagation* - Use Threads.@threads for +independent message passing in large graphs - [ ] *JSON export/import* - +Serialize causal models to JSON for interoperability - [ ] +*Visualization integration* - GraphMakie.jl support for rendering +Bayesian networks - [ ] *Uncertainty quantification* - Add confidence +intervals to all inference outputs + +*COULD:* - [ ] *Interactive tutorial notebook* - Pluto.jl walkthrough of +all 7 methods with live examples - [ ] *Domain-specific presets* - +Medical diagnosis, fault detection, risk assessment templates - [ ] +*Model comparison metrics* - AIC/BIC for Bayesian networks, conflict +metrics for Dempster-Shafer + +==== v1.2 - Advanced Methods & Integration (6-12 months) + +*MUST:* - [ ] *Causal discovery algorithms* - PC algorithm, Fast Causal +Inference for structure learning - [ ] *Intervention modeling* - +do-calculus support for causal effect estimation - [ ] *Missing data +handling* - EM algorithm for incomplete observations in Bayesian +networks - [ ] *Model validation suite* - Cross-validation, holdout +testing, bootstrap confidence intervals + +*SHOULD:* - [ ] *Temporal causal models* - Dynamic Bayesian networks for +time-series causality - [ ] *Counterfactual reasoning* - Pearl’s +structural causal model framework - [ ] *Sensitivity analysis* - +Robustness testing for prior distributions and model parameters - [ ] +*Integration with BowtieRisk.jl* - Bidirectional causal pathway analysis + +*COULD:* - [ ] *GPU acceleration* - CUDA.jl support for matrix +operations in large networks - [ ] *Federated learning* - +Privacy-preserving causal inference across distributed datasets - [ ] +*AutoML for structure learning* - Hyperparameter tuning for causal +discovery algorithms + +''''' + +=== v1.3+ Roadmap (Speculative) + +==== Research Frontiers + +*Causal AI & Machine Learning:* - Neural causal models (integration with +Flux.jl/Lux.jl) - Causal representation learning (disentangled +representations) - Causal reinforcement learning (counterfactual policy +evaluation) - Large-scale causal inference (billions of variables, +distributed computing) + +*Quantum Causal Models:* - Quantum Bayesian networks - Causal +indefiniteness (no fixed causal order) - Quantum interventions and +counterfactuals + +*Formal Verification:* - Proof export to Coq/Lean (causal reasoning +proofs) - Certified causal inference (verified correctness guarantees) - +Integration with Axiom.jl for theorem proving + +*Domain Expansions:* - Genomic causality (gene regulatory networks, +GWAS) - Climate modeling (attribution of extreme events) - Economic +causality (policy impact analysis) - Social network dynamics (influence +propagation) + +==== Ecosystem Integration + +* *Turing.jl:* Probabilistic programming interface for Bayesian causal +models +* *DifferentialEquations.jl:* Continuous-time causal dynamics +* *Graphs.jl:* Advanced graph algorithms for causal structure +* *MLJ.jl:* Causal feature selection and causal prediction + +==== Ambitious Features + +* *Causal foundation models* - Pre-trained causal reasoning on knowledge +graphs +* *Natural language causal extraction* - Parse causal claims from text +* *Interactive causal sandbox* - Visual programming for causal modeling +(Makie.jl + web UI) +* *Causal explanation engine* - Generate human-readable justifications +for inferences + +''''' + +=== Future Horizons (v2.0+) + +==== Synthetic Twin Universes (STU) + +* [ ] *High-Fidelity Counterfactual Simulation*: Create +causal-consistent "`Alternative History`" simulators using `+Agents.jl+` +to test the long-term impact of policy interventions before deployment. +* [ ] *Stochastic Causal Worlds*: Support for branching causal realities +where probabilities themselves are subject to interventional shifts. + +==== Causal Ethics & Moral Attribution + +* [ ] *Moral Responsibility Scoring*: Integrate with `+Axiology.jl+` to +formally attribute "`Blame`" or "`Credit`" based on causal necessity and +sufficiency in multi-agent systems. +* [ ] *Equitable Causal Chains*: Verify that causal paths from protected +attributes to outcomes do not violate specific fairness invariants +(linking to `+Axiology.jl+` fairness metrics). + +==== Neuro-Symbolic Causal Discovery + +* [ ] *Visual Causal Discovery*: Use deep learning (Flux.jl/Lux.jl) to +extract symbolic causal DAGs directly from raw video or sensor streams. +* [ ] *Latent Causal Search*: Discover "`hidden`" causal variables in +high-dimensional latent spaces of Generative AI models. + +==== Causal Legal & Forensic Oracles + +* [ ] *Automated "`But-For`" Briefs*: Generate human-readable forensic +reports that meet legal standards for "`Causation in Fact`" and +"`Proximate Cause`". +* [ ] *Blockchain Causal Audits*: Store causal intervention logs on an +immutable ledger for verifiable post-incident forensic analysis. + +''''' + +=== Migration Path + +*v1.0 → v1.1:* Backward compatible (performance improvements only) *v1.1 +→ v1.2:* Mostly compatible (new features, minor API additions) *v1.2 → +v1.3+:* Breaking changes possible (research features may require API +redesign) + +=== Community Goals + +* *10 citations* in academic papers by v1.2 +* *100 GitHub stars* by v1.2 +* *JuliaCon talk* submission for v1.2 release +* *Collaboration* with causal inference research groups (MIT, UCL, CMU) diff --git a/ROADMAP.md b/ROADMAP.md deleted file mode 100644 index 0b656ab..0000000 --- a/ROADMAP.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,138 +0,0 @@ - -# Causals.jl Development Roadmap - -## Current State (v0.2 Alpha) - -In-development implementation of 7 causal inference modules: -- **DempsterShafer**: Evidence combination (mostly complete) -- **BradfordHill**: Causal criteria assessment (complete) -- **CausalDAG**: Directed acyclic graphs (d-separation, backdoor, frontdoor criteria working) -- **Granger**: Time series causality (complete with proper F-distribution) -- **PropensityScore**: Observational study methods (propensity scores, matching, IPW, stratification, doubly robust all working) -- **DoCalculus**: Interventional queries (do-intervention, effect identification, confounding adjustment, do-calculus rules implemented) -- **Counterfactuals**: "What if" reasoning (counterfactual function with structural equations working) - -**Status:** Alpha release with 105 passing tests, working examples, comprehensive documentation. All core algorithms implemented and verified. - ---- - -## v1.0 → v1.2 Roadmap (Near-term) - -### v1.1 - Performance & Usability (3-6 months) - -**MUST:** -- [ ] **Performance benchmarking suite** - Baseline all 7 methods against synthetic datasets (10³, 10⁴, 10⁵ elements) -- [ ] **Memoization for Dempster-Shafer** - Cache intermediate combination results to avoid recomputation -- [ ] **Sparse matrix support in Causal DAGs** - Use SparseArrays.jl for large conditional probability tables -- [ ] **Progress indicators** - Add @showprogress for long-running computations (>1s expected runtime) -- [ ] **Input validation helpers** - `validate_mass_function()`, `validate_cpt()` convenience functions - -**SHOULD:** -- [ ] **Parallel belief propagation** - Use Threads.@threads for independent message passing in large graphs -- [ ] **JSON export/import** - Serialize causal models to JSON for interoperability -- [ ] **Visualization integration** - GraphMakie.jl support for rendering Bayesian networks -- [ ] **Uncertainty quantification** - Add confidence intervals to all inference outputs - -**COULD:** -- [ ] **Interactive tutorial notebook** - Pluto.jl walkthrough of all 7 methods with live examples -- [ ] **Domain-specific presets** - Medical diagnosis, fault detection, risk assessment templates -- [ ] **Model comparison metrics** - AIC/BIC for Bayesian networks, conflict metrics for Dempster-Shafer - -### v1.2 - Advanced Methods & Integration (6-12 months) - -**MUST:** -- [ ] **Causal discovery algorithms** - PC algorithm, Fast Causal Inference for structure learning -- [ ] **Intervention modeling** - do-calculus support for causal effect estimation -- [ ] **Missing data handling** - EM algorithm for incomplete observations in Bayesian networks -- [ ] **Model validation suite** - Cross-validation, holdout testing, bootstrap confidence intervals - -**SHOULD:** -- [ ] **Temporal causal models** - Dynamic Bayesian networks for time-series causality -- [ ] **Counterfactual reasoning** - Pearl's structural causal model framework -- [ ] **Sensitivity analysis** - Robustness testing for prior distributions and model parameters -- [ ] **Integration with BowtieRisk.jl** - Bidirectional causal pathway analysis - -**COULD:** -- [ ] **GPU acceleration** - CUDA.jl support for matrix operations in large networks -- [ ] **Federated learning** - Privacy-preserving causal inference across distributed datasets -- [ ] **AutoML for structure learning** - Hyperparameter tuning for causal discovery algorithms - ---- - -## v1.3+ Roadmap (Speculative) - -### Research Frontiers - -**Causal AI & Machine Learning:** -- Neural causal models (integration with Flux.jl/Lux.jl) -- Causal representation learning (disentangled representations) -- Causal reinforcement learning (counterfactual policy evaluation) -- Large-scale causal inference (billions of variables, distributed computing) - -**Quantum Causal Models:** -- Quantum Bayesian networks -- Causal indefiniteness (no fixed causal order) -- Quantum interventions and counterfactuals - -**Formal Verification:** -- Proof export to Coq/Lean (causal reasoning proofs) -- Certified causal inference (verified correctness guarantees) -- Integration with Axiom.jl for theorem proving - -**Domain Expansions:** -- Genomic causality (gene regulatory networks, GWAS) -- Climate modeling (attribution of extreme events) -- Economic causality (policy impact analysis) -- Social network dynamics (influence propagation) - -### Ecosystem Integration - -- **Turing.jl:** Probabilistic programming interface for Bayesian causal models -- **DifferentialEquations.jl:** Continuous-time causal dynamics -- **Graphs.jl:** Advanced graph algorithms for causal structure -- **MLJ.jl:** Causal feature selection and causal prediction - -### Ambitious Features - -- **Causal foundation models** - Pre-trained causal reasoning on knowledge graphs -- **Natural language causal extraction** - Parse causal claims from text -- **Interactive causal sandbox** - Visual programming for causal modeling (Makie.jl + web UI) -- **Causal explanation engine** - Generate human-readable justifications for inferences - ---- - -## Future Horizons (v2.0+) - -### Synthetic Twin Universes (STU) -- [ ] **High-Fidelity Counterfactual Simulation**: Create causal-consistent "Alternative History" simulators using `Agents.jl` to test the long-term impact of policy interventions before deployment. -- [ ] **Stochastic Causal Worlds**: Support for branching causal realities where probabilities themselves are subject to interventional shifts. - -### Causal Ethics & Moral Attribution -- [ ] **Moral Responsibility Scoring**: Integrate with `Axiology.jl` to formally attribute "Blame" or "Credit" based on causal necessity and sufficiency in multi-agent systems. -- [ ] **Equitable Causal Chains**: Verify that causal paths from protected attributes to outcomes do not violate specific fairness invariants (linking to `Axiology.jl` fairness metrics). - -### Neuro-Symbolic Causal Discovery -- [ ] **Visual Causal Discovery**: Use deep learning (Flux.jl/Lux.jl) to extract symbolic causal DAGs directly from raw video or sensor streams. -- [ ] **Latent Causal Search**: Discover "hidden" causal variables in high-dimensional latent spaces of Generative AI models. - -### Causal Legal & Forensic Oracles -- [ ] **Automated "But-For" Briefs**: Generate human-readable forensic reports that meet legal standards for "Causation in Fact" and "Proximate Cause". -- [ ] **Blockchain Causal Audits**: Store causal intervention logs on an immutable ledger for verifiable post-incident forensic analysis. - ---- - -## Migration Path - -**v1.0 → v1.1:** Backward compatible (performance improvements only) -**v1.1 → v1.2:** Mostly compatible (new features, minor API additions) -**v1.2 → v1.3+:** Breaking changes possible (research features may require API redesign) - -## Community Goals - -- **10 citations** in academic papers by v1.2 -- **100 GitHub stars** by v1.2 -- **JuliaCon talk** submission for v1.2 release -- **Collaboration** with causal inference research groups (MIT, UCL, CMU) diff --git a/SECURITY.adoc b/SECURITY.adoc new file mode 100644 index 0000000..18a22dd --- /dev/null +++ b/SECURITY.adoc @@ -0,0 +1,452 @@ +== Security Policy + +We take security seriously. We appreciate your efforts to responsibly +disclose vulnerabilities and will make every effort to acknowledge your +contributions. + +=== Table of Contents + +* link:#reporting-a-vulnerability[Reporting a Vulnerability] +* link:#what-to-include[What to Include] +* link:#response-timeline[Response Timeline] +* link:#disclosure-policy[Disclosure Policy] +* link:#scope[Scope] +* link:#safe-harbour[Safe Harbour] +* link:#recognition[Recognition] +* link:#security-updates[Security Updates] +* link:#security-best-practices[Security Best Practices] + +''''' + +=== Reporting a Vulnerability + +==== Preferred Method: GitHub Security Advisories + +The preferred method for reporting security vulnerabilities is through +GitHub’s Security Advisory feature: + +[arabic] +. Navigate to +https://github.com/hyperpolymath/Causals.jl/security/advisories/new[Report +a Vulnerability] +. Click *"`Report a vulnerability`"* +. Complete the form with as much detail as possible +. 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We appreciate your efforts to responsibly disclose vulnerabilities and will make every effort to acknowledge your contributions. - -## Table of Contents - -- [Reporting a Vulnerability](#reporting-a-vulnerability) -- [What to Include](#what-to-include) -- [Response Timeline](#response-timeline) -- [Disclosure Policy](#disclosure-policy) -- [Scope](#scope) -- [Safe Harbour](#safe-harbour) -- [Recognition](#recognition) -- [Security Updates](#security-updates) -- [Security Best Practices](#security-best-practices) - ---- - -## Reporting a Vulnerability - -### Preferred Method: GitHub Security Advisories - -The preferred method for reporting security vulnerabilities is through GitHub's Security Advisory feature: - -1. Navigate to [Report a Vulnerability](https://github.com/hyperpolymath/Causals.jl/security/advisories/new) -2. Click **"Report a vulnerability"** -3. Complete the form with as much detail as possible -4. 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Jewell │ .github/workflows/ (RSR Gate) │ │ Project.toml │ └─────────────────────────────────────────┘ -``` +.... -## Completion Dashboard +=== Completion Dashboard -``` +.... COMPONENT STATUS NOTES ───────────────────────────────── ────────────────── ───────────────────────────────── CAUSAL METHODS @@ -75,26 +68,27 @@ INFRASTRUCTURE & DOCS ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── OVERALL: █████████░ ~95% Core Implementation Complete -``` +.... -## Key Dependencies +=== Key Dependencies -``` +.... Causal DAG ───────────► Do-Calculus ──────────► Counterfactuals ▲ Propensity Score ───────────┘ │ Granger ─────────────► Unified API ◀────────── Bradford Hill -``` +.... -## Update Protocol +=== Update Protocol This file is maintained by both humans and AI agents. When updating: -1. **After completing a component**: Change its bar and percentage -2. **After adding a component**: Add a new row in the appropriate section -3. **After architectural changes**: Update the ASCII diagram -4. **Date**: Update the `Last updated` comment at the top of this file +[arabic] +. *After completing a component*: Change its bar and percentage +. *After adding a component*: Add a new row in the appropriate section +. *After architectural changes*: Update the ASCII diagram +. *Date*: Update the `+Last updated+` comment at the top of this file -Progress bars use: `█` (filled) and `░` (empty), 10 characters wide. -Percentages: 0%, 10%, 20%, ... 100% (in 10% increments). +Progress bars use: `+█+` (filled) and `+░+` (empty), 10 characters wide. +Percentages: 0%, 10%, 20%, … 100% (in 10% increments). diff --git a/docs/src/api.md b/docs/src/api.adoc similarity index 57% rename from docs/src/api.md rename to docs/src/api.adoc index 172a48e..cf86f7c 100644 --- a/docs/src/api.md +++ b/docs/src/api.adoc @@ -1,32 +1,32 @@ - -# API Reference +== API Reference -Complete API reference for all exported functions and types in Causals.jl. +Complete API reference for all exported functions and types in +Causals.jl. -## Dempster-Shafer Module +=== Dempster-Shafer Module -```@docs +[source,@docs] +---- MassAssignment belief plausibility combine_dempster pignistic_transform -``` +---- -## Bradford Hill Module +=== Bradford Hill Module -```@docs +[source,@docs] +---- BradfordHillCriteria assess_causality strength_of_evidence -``` +---- -## Causal DAG Module +=== Causal DAG Module -```@docs +[source,@docs] +---- CausalGraph add_edge! remove_edge! @@ -36,50 +36,55 @@ descendants backdoor_criterion frontdoor_criterion markov_blanket -``` +---- -## Granger Causality Module +=== Granger Causality Module -```@docs +[source,@docs] +---- granger_test granger_causality optimal_lag bidirectional_granger -``` +---- -## Propensity Score Module +=== Propensity Score Module -```@docs +[source,@docs] +---- propensity_score matching inverse_probability_weighting stratification doubly_robust -``` +---- -## Do-Calculus Module +=== Do-Calculus Module -```@docs +[source,@docs] +---- do_intervention identify_effect adjustment_formula confounding_adjustment do_calculus_rules Query -``` +---- -## Counterfactuals Module +=== Counterfactuals Module -```@docs +[source,@docs] +---- counterfactual twin_network probability_of_necessity probability_of_sufficiency probability_of_necessity_and_sufficiency Counterfactual -``` +---- -## Index +=== Index -```@index -``` +[source,@index] +---- +---- diff --git a/docs/src/bradford_hill.adoc b/docs/src/bradford_hill.adoc new file mode 100644 index 0000000..824dd75 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/src/bradford_hill.adoc @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +== Bradford Hill Criteria + +The Bradford Hill module provides systematic assessment of causal +relationships using the nine Bradford Hill criteria. + +=== Key Concepts + +* *Strength of Association*: How strong is the relationship? +* *Consistency*: Is it replicated across studies? +* *Specificity*: Is the effect specific to the exposure? +* *Temporality*: Does cause precede effect? +* *Biological Gradient*: Is there a dose-response relationship? +* *Plausibility*: Is there a plausible mechanism? +* *Coherence*: Does it fit with existing knowledge? +* *Experiment*: Is there experimental evidence? +* *Analogy*: Are there analogous relationships? + +=== API Reference + +[source,@docs] +---- +BradfordHillCriteria +assess_causality +strength_of_evidence +---- diff --git a/docs/src/bradford_hill.md b/docs/src/bradford_hill.md deleted file mode 100644 index b8be675..0000000 --- a/docs/src/bradford_hill.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,27 +0,0 @@ - -# Bradford Hill Criteria - -The Bradford Hill module provides systematic assessment of causal relationships using the nine Bradford Hill criteria. - -## Key Concepts - -- **Strength of Association**: How strong is the relationship? -- **Consistency**: Is it replicated across studies? -- **Specificity**: Is the effect specific to the exposure? -- **Temporality**: Does cause precede effect? -- **Biological Gradient**: Is there a dose-response relationship? -- **Plausibility**: Is there a plausible mechanism? -- **Coherence**: Does it fit with existing knowledge? -- **Experiment**: Is there experimental evidence? -- **Analogy**: Are there analogous relationships? - -## API Reference - -```@docs -BradfordHillCriteria -assess_causality -strength_of_evidence -``` diff --git a/docs/src/causal_dag.adoc b/docs/src/causal_dag.adoc new file mode 100644 index 0000000..19f8de7 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/src/causal_dag.adoc @@ -0,0 +1,28 @@ +== Causal Directed Acyclic Graphs + +The CausalDAG module provides tools for representing and reasoning about +causal relationships using directed acyclic graphs. + +=== Key Concepts + +* *DAG*: Directed acyclic graph representing causal structure +* *D-Separation*: Conditional independence criterion in DAGs +* *Backdoor Criterion*: Conditions for identifying causal effects +* *Frontdoor Criterion*: Alternative identification strategy +* *Markov Blanket*: Set of variables that render a node conditionally +independent + +=== API Reference + +[source,@docs] +---- +CausalGraph +add_edge! +remove_edge! +d_separation +ancestors +descendants +backdoor_criterion +frontdoor_criterion +markov_blanket +---- diff --git a/docs/src/causal_dag.md b/docs/src/causal_dag.md deleted file mode 100644 index 58ae07f..0000000 --- a/docs/src/causal_dag.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,29 +0,0 @@ - -# Causal Directed Acyclic Graphs - -The CausalDAG module provides tools for representing and reasoning about causal relationships using directed acyclic graphs. - -## Key Concepts - -- **DAG**: Directed acyclic graph representing causal structure -- **D-Separation**: Conditional independence criterion in DAGs -- **Backdoor Criterion**: Conditions for identifying causal effects -- **Frontdoor Criterion**: Alternative identification strategy -- **Markov Blanket**: Set of variables that render a node conditionally independent - -## API Reference - -```@docs -CausalGraph -add_edge! -remove_edge! -d_separation -ancestors -descendants -backdoor_criterion -frontdoor_criterion -markov_blanket -``` diff --git a/docs/src/counterfactuals.adoc b/docs/src/counterfactuals.adoc new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3d02c22 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/src/counterfactuals.adoc @@ -0,0 +1,29 @@ +== Counterfactual Reasoning + +The Counterfactuals module provides tools for counterfactual reasoning +and causal responsibility. + +=== Key Concepts + +* *Counterfactual*: "`What would have happened if…?`" questions +* *Structural Causal Model (SCM)*: Equations defining how variables are +generated +* *Three-Step Process*: Abduction (infer noise), Action (intervene), +Prediction (compute counterfactual) +* *Probability of Necessity (PN)*: Was treatment necessary for outcome? +* *Probability of Sufficiency (PS)*: Would treatment be sufficient for +outcome? +* *Twin Network*: Graph representing both factual and counterfactual +worlds + +=== API Reference + +[source,@docs] +---- +counterfactual +twin_network +probability_of_necessity +probability_of_sufficiency +probability_of_necessity_and_sufficiency +Counterfactual +---- diff --git a/docs/src/counterfactuals.md b/docs/src/counterfactuals.md deleted file mode 100644 index 5b72dc7..0000000 --- a/docs/src/counterfactuals.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,27 +0,0 @@ - -# Counterfactual Reasoning - -The Counterfactuals module provides tools for counterfactual reasoning and causal responsibility. - -## Key Concepts - -- **Counterfactual**: "What would have happened if...?" questions -- **Structural Causal Model (SCM)**: Equations defining how variables are generated -- **Three-Step Process**: Abduction (infer noise), Action (intervene), Prediction (compute counterfactual) -- **Probability of Necessity (PN)**: Was treatment necessary for outcome? -- **Probability of Sufficiency (PS)**: Would treatment be sufficient for outcome? -- **Twin Network**: Graph representing both factual and counterfactual worlds - -## API Reference - -```@docs -counterfactual -twin_network -probability_of_necessity -probability_of_sufficiency -probability_of_necessity_and_sufficiency -Counterfactual -``` diff --git a/docs/src/dempster_shafer.adoc b/docs/src/dempster_shafer.adoc new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1134171 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/src/dempster_shafer.adoc @@ -0,0 +1,24 @@ +== Dempster-Shafer Theory + +The Dempster-Shafer module provides evidence combination and belief +functions for reasoning under uncertainty. + +=== Key Concepts + +* *Frame of Discernment*: Set of mutually exclusive hypotheses +* *Mass Assignment*: Probability mass distributed over subsets of +hypotheses +* *Belief Function*: Lower probability bound for a proposition +* *Plausibility Function*: Upper probability bound for a proposition +* *Dempster’s Rule*: Combines evidence from independent sources + +=== API Reference + +[source,@docs] +---- +MassAssignment +belief +plausibility +combine_dempster +pignistic_transform +---- diff --git a/docs/src/dempster_shafer.md b/docs/src/dempster_shafer.md deleted file mode 100644 index 797bba3..0000000 --- a/docs/src/dempster_shafer.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,25 +0,0 @@ - -# Dempster-Shafer Theory - -The Dempster-Shafer module provides evidence combination and belief functions for reasoning under uncertainty. - -## Key Concepts - -- **Frame of Discernment**: Set of mutually exclusive hypotheses -- **Mass Assignment**: Probability mass distributed over subsets of hypotheses -- **Belief Function**: Lower probability bound for a proposition -- **Plausibility Function**: Upper probability bound for a proposition -- **Dempster's Rule**: Combines evidence from independent sources - -## API Reference - -```@docs -MassAssignment -belief -plausibility -combine_dempster -pignistic_transform -``` diff --git a/docs/src/do_calculus.adoc b/docs/src/do_calculus.adoc new file mode 100644 index 0000000..477792c --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/src/do_calculus.adoc @@ -0,0 +1,27 @@ +== Do-Calculus and Interventions + +The DoCalculus module provides Pearl’s do-calculus for reasoning about +causal interventions. + +=== Key Concepts + +* *Do-Operator*: do(X=x) represents setting X to value x (intervention) +* *Interventional Query*: P(Y | do(X)) differs from observational P(Y | +X) +* *Effect Identification*: Determining if causal effect can be computed +from observational data +* *Adjustment Formula*: Computing P(Y | do(X)) using backdoor adjustment +* *Do-Calculus Rules*: Three rules for simplifying interventional +queries + +=== API Reference + +[source,@docs] +---- +do_intervention +identify_effect +adjustment_formula +confounding_adjustment +do_calculus_rules +Query +---- diff --git a/docs/src/do_calculus.md b/docs/src/do_calculus.md deleted file mode 100644 index 5e350d9..0000000 --- a/docs/src/do_calculus.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,26 +0,0 @@ - -# Do-Calculus and Interventions - -The DoCalculus module provides Pearl's do-calculus for reasoning about causal interventions. - -## Key Concepts - -- **Do-Operator**: do(X=x) represents setting X to value x (intervention) -- **Interventional Query**: P(Y | do(X)) differs from observational P(Y | X) -- **Effect Identification**: Determining if causal effect can be computed from observational data -- **Adjustment Formula**: Computing P(Y | do(X)) using backdoor adjustment -- **Do-Calculus Rules**: Three rules for simplifying interventional queries - -## API Reference - -```@docs -do_intervention -identify_effect -adjustment_formula -confounding_adjustment -do_calculus_rules -Query -``` diff --git a/docs/src/examples.adoc b/docs/src/examples.adoc new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ed12569 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/src/examples.adoc @@ -0,0 +1,48 @@ +== Examples + +This page provides examples demonstrating the functionality of +Causals.jl. + +=== Basic Usage + +The `+examples/01_basic_usage.jl+` file demonstrates: + +* *Dempster-Shafer Evidence Combination*: Combining evidence from +multiple sources about medical diagnoses +* *Bradford Hill Causal Assessment*: Assessing the causal relationship +between smoking and lung cancer +* *Causal DAG Operations*: Building causal graphs, testing d-separation, +checking backdoor criterion + +To run the basic usage example: + +[source,julia] +---- +include("examples/01_basic_usage.jl") +---- + +=== Advanced Analysis + +The `+examples/02_advanced_analysis.jl+` file demonstrates: + +* *Granger Causality*: Testing whether one time series helps predict +another +* *Propensity Score Matching*: Estimating treatment effects from +observational data with confounding +* *Do-Calculus and Interventions*: Identifying causal effects and using +adjustment formulas +* *Counterfactual Reasoning*: Computing "`what if`" scenarios using +structural causal models + +To run the advanced analysis example: + +[source,julia] +---- +include("examples/02_advanced_analysis.jl") +---- + +=== Example Datasets + +The examples use synthetic datasets to demonstrate the methods. For +real-world applications, you can replace these with your own data +following the same structure. diff --git a/docs/src/examples.md b/docs/src/examples.md deleted file mode 100644 index e90605d..0000000 --- a/docs/src/examples.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,40 +0,0 @@ - -# Examples - -This page provides examples demonstrating the functionality of Causals.jl. - -## Basic Usage - -The `examples/01_basic_usage.jl` file demonstrates: - -- **Dempster-Shafer Evidence Combination**: Combining evidence from multiple sources about medical diagnoses -- **Bradford Hill Causal Assessment**: Assessing the causal relationship between smoking and lung cancer -- **Causal DAG Operations**: Building causal graphs, testing d-separation, checking backdoor criterion - -To run the basic usage example: - -```julia -include("examples/01_basic_usage.jl") -``` - -## Advanced Analysis - -The `examples/02_advanced_analysis.jl` file demonstrates: - -- **Granger Causality**: Testing whether one time series helps predict another -- **Propensity Score Matching**: Estimating treatment effects from observational data with confounding -- **Do-Calculus and Interventions**: Identifying causal effects and using adjustment formulas -- **Counterfactual Reasoning**: Computing "what if" scenarios using structural causal models - -To run the advanced analysis example: - -```julia -include("examples/02_advanced_analysis.jl") -``` - -## Example Datasets - -The examples use synthetic datasets to demonstrate the methods. For real-world applications, you can replace these with your own data following the same structure. diff --git a/docs/src/granger.adoc b/docs/src/granger.adoc new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4a5b7a4 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/src/granger.adoc @@ -0,0 +1,24 @@ +== Granger Causality + +The Granger module provides Granger causality tests for time series +analysis. + +=== Key Concepts + +* *Granger Causality*: X Granger-causes Y if past values of X help +predict Y beyond Y’s own past +* *F-Test*: Statistical test comparing restricted and unrestricted VAR +models +* *Optimal Lag*: Number of lags that minimizes information criterion +(AIC) +* *Bidirectional Causality*: Testing causality in both directions + +=== API Reference + +[source,@docs] +---- +granger_test +granger_causality +optimal_lag +bidirectional_granger +---- diff --git a/docs/src/granger.md b/docs/src/granger.md deleted file mode 100644 index da09e09..0000000 --- a/docs/src/granger.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,23 +0,0 @@ - -# Granger Causality - -The Granger module provides Granger causality tests for time series analysis. - -## Key Concepts - -- **Granger Causality**: X Granger-causes Y if past values of X help predict Y beyond Y's own past -- **F-Test**: Statistical test comparing restricted and unrestricted VAR models -- **Optimal Lag**: Number of lags that minimizes information criterion (AIC) -- **Bidirectional Causality**: Testing causality in both directions - -## API Reference - -```@docs -granger_test -granger_causality -optimal_lag -bidirectional_granger -``` diff --git a/docs/src/index.md b/docs/src/index.adoc similarity index 58% rename from docs/src/index.md rename to docs/src/index.adoc index 2c42bde..48ac40c 100644 --- a/docs/src/index.md +++ b/docs/src/index.adoc @@ -1,44 +1,40 @@ - -# Causals.jl +== Causals.jl Comprehensive causal inference toolkit for Julia. -## Overview +=== Overview Causals.jl unifies multiple approaches to causal reasoning: -- **Dempster-Shafer theory** - Combine uncertain expert opinions -- **Bradford Hill criteria** - Assess causality in observational studies -- **Causal DAGs** - Graphical models and identification -- **Granger causality** - Time series causal analysis -- **Propensity scores** - Observational study adjustment -- **Do-calculus** - Pearl's intervention framework -- **Counterfactuals** - "What if" reasoning +* *Dempster-Shafer theory* - Combine uncertain expert opinions +* *Bradford Hill criteria* - Assess causality in observational studies +* *Causal DAGs* - Graphical models and identification +* *Granger causality* - Time series causal analysis +* *Propensity scores* - Observational study adjustment +* *Do-calculus* - Pearl’s intervention framework +* *Counterfactuals* - "`What if`" reasoning -## Why Causals.jl? +=== Why Causals.jl? Existing Julia causal packages are fragmented. Causals.jl provides: -✓ Complete coverage of major causal methods -✓ Production-quality implementations -✓ Comprehensive documentation -✓ Active maintenance +✓ Complete coverage of major causal methods ✓ Production-quality +implementations ✓ Comprehensive documentation ✓ Active maintenance -## Installation +=== Installation -```julia +[source,julia] +---- using Pkg Pkg.add(url="https://github.com/hyperpolymath/Causals.jl") -``` +---- -## Quick Start +=== Quick Start -### Combining Expert Evidence +==== Combining Expert Evidence -```julia +[source,julia] +---- using Causals # Two experts provide evidence about hypotheses @@ -59,22 +55,24 @@ combined = combine_dempster(expert1, expert2) # Get belief interval lower, upper = uncertainty(combined, Set([:A])) -``` +---- -### Granger Causality +==== Granger Causality -```julia +[source,julia] +---- # Test if X Granger-causes Y causes, F_stat, p_value, lag = granger_test(x_series, y_series) if causes println("X Granger-causes Y with lag $lag") end -``` +---- -### Causal DAG Analysis +==== Causal DAG Analysis -```julia +[source,julia] +---- # Build causal graph g = CausalGraph([:X, :Y, :Z]) add_edge!(g, :Z, :X) # Z → X @@ -83,16 +81,17 @@ add_edge!(g, :X, :Y) # X → Y # Check if Z blocks backdoor path @assert backdoor_criterion(g, :X, :Y, Set([:Z])) -``` +---- -## Modules +=== Modules -```@contents +[source,@contents] +---- Pages = ["dempster_shafer.md", "bradford_hill.md", "causal_dag.md", "granger.md", "propensity.md", "do_calculus.md", "counterfactuals.md"] Depth = 1 -``` +---- -## License +=== License MPL-2.0 (MPL-2.0 compatible) diff --git a/docs/src/propensity.adoc b/docs/src/propensity.adoc new file mode 100644 index 0000000..fbd2e47 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/src/propensity.adoc @@ -0,0 +1,28 @@ +== Propensity Score Methods + +The PropensityScore module provides methods for causal inference from +observational data using propensity scores. + +=== Key Concepts + +* *Propensity Score*: P(treatment=1 | covariates) - probability of +receiving treatment +* *Matching*: Pair treated and control units with similar propensity +scores +* *Inverse Probability Weighting (IPW)*: Weight observations by inverse +propensity +* *Stratification*: Group by propensity score and estimate effects +within strata +* *Doubly Robust*: Consistent if either propensity or outcome model is +correct + +=== API Reference + +[source,@docs] +---- +propensity_score +matching +inverse_probability_weighting +stratification +doubly_robust +---- diff --git a/docs/src/propensity.md b/docs/src/propensity.md deleted file mode 100644 index d6970fa..0000000 --- a/docs/src/propensity.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,25 +0,0 @@ - -# Propensity Score Methods - -The PropensityScore module provides methods for causal inference from observational data using propensity scores. - -## Key Concepts - -- **Propensity Score**: P(treatment=1 | covariates) - probability of receiving treatment -- **Matching**: Pair treated and control units with similar propensity scores -- **Inverse Probability Weighting (IPW)**: Weight observations by inverse propensity -- **Stratification**: Group by propensity score and estimate effects within strata -- **Doubly Robust**: Consistent if either propensity or outcome model is correct - -## API Reference - -```@docs -propensity_score -matching -inverse_probability_weighting -stratification -doubly_robust -``` diff --git a/llm-warmup-dev.adoc b/llm-warmup-dev.adoc new file mode 100644 index 0000000..20987df --- /dev/null +++ b/llm-warmup-dev.adoc @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +== LLM Warmup — Causals.jl (Developer) + +=== What is Causals.jl? + +See README.adoc for overview. + +=== Key Commands + +* `+just setup+` — set up development environment +* `+just build+` — build the project +* `+just test+` — run tests +* `+just doctor+` — diagnose issues +* `+just heal+` — attempt auto-repair + +=== Quick Context + +* License: MPL-2.0 +* Part of hyperpolymath ecosystem +* See EXPLAINME.adoc for architecture diff --git a/llm-warmup-dev.md b/llm-warmup-dev.md deleted file mode 100644 index 0080628..0000000 --- a/llm-warmup-dev.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,20 +0,0 @@ - -# LLM Warmup — Causals.jl (Developer) - -## What is Causals.jl? -See README.adoc for overview. - -## Key Commands -- `just setup` — set up development environment -- `just build` — build the project -- `just test` — run tests -- `just doctor` — diagnose issues -- `just heal` — attempt auto-repair - -## Quick Context -- License: MPL-2.0 -- Part of hyperpolymath ecosystem -- See EXPLAINME.adoc for architecture diff --git a/llm-warmup-user.adoc b/llm-warmup-user.adoc new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2cad519 --- /dev/null +++ b/llm-warmup-user.adoc @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +== LLM Warmup — Causals.jl (User) + +=== What is Causals.jl? + +See README.adoc for overview. + +=== Key Commands + +* `+just setup+` — set up development environment +* `+just build+` — build the project +* `+just test+` — run tests +* `+just doctor+` — diagnose issues +* `+just heal+` — attempt auto-repair + +=== Quick Context + +* License: MPL-2.0 +* Part of hyperpolymath ecosystem +* See EXPLAINME.adoc for architecture diff --git a/llm-warmup-user.md b/llm-warmup-user.md deleted file mode 100644 index 51c7990..0000000 --- a/llm-warmup-user.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,20 +0,0 @@ - -# LLM Warmup — Causals.jl (User) - -## What is Causals.jl? -See README.adoc for overview. - -## Key Commands -- `just setup` — set up development environment -- `just build` — build the project -- `just test` — run tests -- `just doctor` — diagnose issues -- `just heal` — attempt auto-repair - -## Quick Context -- License: MPL-2.0 -- Part of hyperpolymath ecosystem -- See EXPLAINME.adoc for architecture