Add compile step to translate course manifest into LLM-consumable SudoLang interface object

[janhesters]

Description:

Problem

The current course.manifest.json format, while comprehensive and human-readable, may not be optimized for LLM consumption. Large manifest files could result in excessive token usage when processed by AI systems.

Proposed Solution

Implement a compile step that translates the standard JSON manifest into a more token-efficient SudoLang interface object format.

Benefits

• Token Efficiency: Reduce token consumption when LLMs process course manifests
• Performance: Faster AI processing of course structure and metadata
• Cost Optimization: Lower API costs for AI-powered course features
• Compatibility: Maintain existing JSON format while adding optimized variant

Implementation Ideas

• Create a course.manifest.sudo file alongside the standard JSON manifest
• Develop transpilation tools to convert JSON → SudoLang format
• Ensure the SudoLang version contains all essential course structure information
• Consider this for the manifest schema v2.1 or v3.0

Acceptance Criteria

• Define SudoLang interface object schema for course manifests
• Create transpilation utility (JSON → SudoLang)
• Validate token reduction compared to JSON format
• Update course structure specification
• Maintain backward compatibility with JSON manifests

Priority

Future version (not MVP) - optimize after core functionality is established.