Developer Experience Working Group
Purpose & Goal
The Developer Experience (DevEx) Working Group exists to onboard, support, and empower developers and contributors in the Cardano ecosystem. Our mission is to identify, address, and improve key aspects of the development process to make building on Cardano more accessible, efficient, and rewarding.
We focus on onboarding and educating developers while continuously seeking to improve the Developer Experience for working on Cardano, starting with Core Cardano and evolving to improve the experience building anywhere in the Cardano ecosystem.
Related Committee
The Open Source Committee (OSC)
The DevEx Working Group operates under the Open Source Committee to ensure our initiatives align with Cardano's open source principles and community governance.
Working Group Leadership
Current Cohort - Developer Advocates
Dan Baruka Dan is a Developer Advocate at Intersect and co-founder of Uptodate Developers, where he leads initiatives focused on strengthening developer engagement and advancing blockchain innovation. A Cardano Ambassador since 2021, he is passionate about empowering developers through education, hands-on collaboration, and real-world adoption of decentralized technologies.
Uchechukwu Obasi (Uche) Uche is a Software Engineer passionate about open source, developer experience, and community building. He currently serves as a Developer Advocate at Intersect, where he helps grow and support the global Cardano developer ecosystem. Uche focuses on empowering developers through education, technical content, and advocacy — helping new and existing contributors navigate the ecosystem and build impactful projects on Cardano.
Harun Waweru Mwangi Harun is a driven Developer Advocate and blockchain entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience spanning business operations and Web3 development. As Co-founder of Tx-Meta and Software/Smart Contract Developer at Anastasia Labs, he combines deep technical expertise with visionary leadership to empower developers building on Cardano. A Certified Cardano Solutions Architect from EMURGO Academy and Plutus Pioneer Program alumnus.
Emmanuel Titi Emmanuel is a Developer Advocate at Intersect, dedicated to empowering developers within the Cardano ecosystem. His work focuses on onboarding new contributors, maintaining and improving technical documentation across core repositories, and driving developer evangelism through open collaboration and education. With a strong background in full-stack and DevOps engineering, Emmanuel has been a key contributor to open-source Cardano projects such as Catalyst Explorer and Govtool Outcomes Pillar.
Past Cohort
Working Group Members
Open to all community members! Our working group operates on an inclusive, collaborative model where anyone can contribute based on their interests and availability.
How to Join
Become an Intersect Member - Get voting rights and Discord access
Join our Discord - #developer-experience channel
Attend weekly sessions - No commitment required, join when you can
Working Group Deliverables
Current Deliverables
Comprehensive Developer Documentation - Complete guide to building on Cardano
Quarterly Learning Programs - Structured 12-session onboarding initiatives
Developer Story Showcases - Real journeys from community members
Hands-on Workshops - Interactive technical skill-building sessions
Planned Deliverables
Developer Experience Policy Reference Document - Best practices and guidelines
Community Troubleshooting Guides - Solutions to common development issues
Contribution Pathway Documentation - Clear routes for technical and non-technical contributions
Current Initiative: Q1 2025
Theme: "Laying the Foundations"
We're running a 12-session quarterly program focused on:
Onboarding 15-30 newcomers into the Cardano ecosystem
Building practical skills through hands-on workshops
Showcasing real developer stories for inspiration
Providing live support through open clinic sessions
Collaboration Channels
Primary Channels
Discord - Real-time communication
Open Source Committee > osc-working-groups > Dev Ex Working Group
Additional Resources
Developer Documentation Hub - Comprehensive learning resources
Intersect Event Calendar - Subscribe for session notifications
Working Group Meetings
Current Schedule
Wednesdays - 7-8am UTC
Thursdays - 6-7pm UTC
We hold one session each week, alternating between Wednesday and Thursday. Week 1 is Wednesday, Week 2 is Thursday, Week 3 is Wednesday, and so on. This alternating schedule helps accommodate different time zones and schedules.
Meeting Format
All sessions recorded for asynchronous access
Interactive workshops with hands-on learning
Developer spotlights featuring community stories
Open clinics for live troubleshooting and Q&A
Meeting Minutes
All session materials and documentation are archived on our documentation site.
Get Started
Ready to join the Cardano developer community?
Visit our Getting Started Guide - Start with our comprehensive guides
Join Intersect - Become part of the community
Attend our Working Group Sessions - Learn with others
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