Developer Experience Working Group (Q1: Jan–Mar 2026)
Purpose & Why
The Developer Experience (DevEx) Working Group continues to support and empower developers and contributors in the Cardano ecosystem. For Q1 (Jan–Mar 2026), we build upon the foundations laid in Q4, focusing on deeper engagement, intermediate skills, and community contributions.
Quarter Goals
- Deepen Engagement – Foster active participation in working groups and committees
- Intermediate Skill Development – Wallet integration, documentation, and open source contribution
- Community Building – Showcasing community stories and facilitating support networks
Session Plan (Sessions 7-12)
| Session | Title | Focus | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Contributing to Intersect | Non-dev contribution opportunities | Overview & guidance |
| 8 | Open Clinic #1 | Live troubleshooting for beginner blockers | Support session |
| 9 | Spotlight: Community Builder Story | Impact of non-coding contributions | Story showcase |
| 10 | Hands-On #3 (Intermediate) | Wallet integration fundamentals | Workshop |
| 11 | Open Source & Documentation | Writing docs, repo improvement, issue management | Contribution guide |
| 12 | Ecosystem Wrap-Up & Year-End Reflections | 2025 highlights, 2026 planning, and motivational close | Reflection & planning |
Session Details
Session 7: Contributing to Intersect
- Objective: Show non-developer contribution opportunities
- Key Topics:
- Documentation improvements
- Testing and quality assurance
- Community moderation and support
- Event organization and advocacy
- Deliverable: Contribution opportunity matrix
Session 8: Open Clinic #1
- Objective: Provide live support for common issues
- Format: Q&A and live troubleshooting
- Focus: Environment setup, basic operations, common errors
- Deliverable: Troubleshooting guide from common issues
Session 9: Spotlight - Community Builder Story
- Objective: Highlight non-coding contributions impact
- Format: Interview with community builder
- Focus: Education, advocacy, and ecosystem growth
- Deliverable: Community building inspiration content
Session 10: Hands-On #3 (Intermediate) - Wallet Integration
- Objective: Build basic wallet connectivity
- Key Topics:
- Wallet connector libraries
- Transaction building in applications
- Frontend integration patterns
- Testing with different wallets
- Deliverable: Working wallet integration demo
Session 11: Open Source & Documentation
- Objective: Teach effective open source contribution
- Key Topics:
- Writing effective documentation
- Filing quality bug reports and feature requests
- Code contribution best practices
- Review processes and community standards
- Deliverable: Open source contribution guide
Session 12: Ecosystem Wrap-Up & Year-End Reflections
- Objective: Celebrate progress and plan ahead
- Key Topics:
- Q4 2025 ecosystem achievements
- Individual participant progress review
- 2026 roadmap and opportunities
- Community building and continued engagement
- Deliverable: 2026 engagement plan
Working Group Information
For operational details, roles, repository structure, and participation guidelines, please see the Working Group Overview.
This plan is a living document and will be updated based on participant feedback and community needs.