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# Exactly Improvement Proposal (EXAIP) Template

To submit a proposal, we encourage our community members to use the following [format](https://docs.github.com/en/get-started/writing-on-github/getting-started-with-writing-and-formatting-on-github/basic-writing-and-formatting-syntax) and template:

1. Title: the title should reflect the content of the EXAIP.
2. Summary: a brief summary of what changes are being suggested.
3. Background: offers a detailed context, providing essential information about the issue or topic.
4. Proposal: explore the specifics of the idea, outlining its essential components and objectives.
5. Benefits: enumerates the advantages and positive outcomes expected from implementing the proposal, emphasizing its potential impact.
6. Implementation: outlines the practical steps and strategies for executing the proposal effectively, ensuring a smooth integration into the existing system.
7. Conclusion: summarizes the proposal, reaffirming its significance and benefits to the community.