NLP library for Cameroonian languages

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Introduction

The project consist to build an NLP library to cover all the repetitive tasks when working with Cameroonian languages.

Description

The general alphabet of Cameroonian languages (GACL) is a standard way to write in Cameroonian languages. Base on it, we can write a read in any Cameroonian languages

The objective is to have an NLP library in the top of the GACL. And the long term vision consist to have an NLP library who understand Cameroonian languages. This achievement will help the developers in linguistic domains to easily performs tasks like translation, entity recognition, etc.

Relevant Technology

NLP, python

Complexity

• [x] Beginner - This project requires no or little prior knowledge of the technolog(y|ies) specified to contribute to the project
• [ ] Intermediate - The user should have some prior knowledge of the technolog(y|ies) to the point where they know how to use it, but not necessarily all the nooks and crannies of the technology
• [ ] Advanced - The project requires the user to have a good understanding of all components of the project to contribute

Required time

• [ ] Little work - A couple of days
• [ ] Medium work - A week or two
• [x] Much work - The project will take more than a couple of weeks and serious planning is required

Categories

• [ ] Mobile app
• [ ] IoT
• [ ] Web app
• [ ] Frontend/UI
• [x] AI/ML
• [ ] APIs/Backend
• [ ] Voice Assistant
• [ ] Developer Tooling
• [ ] Extension/Plugin/Add-On
• [ ] Design/UX
• [ ] AR/VR
• [ ] Bots
• [ ] Security
• [ ] Blockchain
• [ ] Futuristic Tech/Something Unique

Useful resources

• https://www.revue-akofena.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/08-HS-Etienne-Sadembouo_109-114.pdf
• https://github.com/plexus/ting (a NLP library for pinyin)

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