Developer Resources
Essential tools, communities, and resources for Cardano developers using Mesh SDK.
Your central hub for tools, communities, learning materials, and ecosystem resources to accelerate your Cardano development journey with Mesh.
Official Mesh Resources
Documentation & Learning
- Mesh Documentation - Comprehensive guides and API references
- Getting Started Guide - Your first steps with Mesh
- API Reference - Complete API documentation
- Smart Contracts - Build with Plutus and Aiken
- React Components - UI components for your dApp
Code & Examples
- GitHub Repository - Source code and contributions
- Example Projects - Working code samples
- Starter Templates - Boilerplate projects
- Code Playground - Interactive code editor on every API page
Stay Updated
- GitHub Milestones - Current development roadmap
- Release Notes - Latest updates and changes
- NPM Package - Package downloads and versions
Community & Support
Join the Conversation
Get Help
- FAQ - Frequently asked questions
- GitHub Issues - Report bugs or request features
- Community Support - Free community help via Discord
- Enterprise Support - Priority support for commercial projects
Cardano Ecosystem
Official Cardano Resources
- Cardano.org - Official Cardano website
- Cardano Documentation - Official protocol documentation
- Cardano Forum - Community discussions
- Cardano Stack Exchange - Technical Q&A
Development Tools
Cardano API provider - Mesh integrates seamlessly with Blockfrost for blockchain data access.
Visit Blockfrost →
Local Cardano development network for testing. Mesh supports Yaci for fast iteration.
Learn about Yaci →
Smart Contract Languages
- Plutus - Cardano's native smart contract language (Haskell-based)
- Aiken - Modern smart contract language for Cardano
- Marlowe - Domain-specific language for financial contracts
- Helios - Alternative Plutus-like language
Block Explorers
- CardanoScan - Comprehensive Cardano blockchain explorer
- AdaStat - Analytics and statistics
- Pool.pm - Native assets and NFT explorer
- Cexplorer - Detailed blockchain data
Learning Resources
Video Tutorials
- Mesh YouTube Channel - Official video tutorials
- Cardano Developer Portal Videos - General Cardano development
- IOHK Academy - Deep technical content
Courses & Bootcamps
- Emurgo Academy - Professional Cardano development courses
- IOG Academy - Official Cardano education platform
- Gimbalabs - Community-driven learning platform
- Plutus Pioneers Program - Learn Plutus smart contracts
Books & Written Content
- Cardano Developer Portal - Comprehensive development guides
- Essential Cardano - Curated Cardano resources
- Building on Cardano - Showcase of Cardano projects
Developer Tools & Services
Testing & Debugging
- Plutus Playground - Test Plutus contracts
- Cardano Testnet Faucet - Get test ADA
- Transaction Decoder - Debug transactions with Mesh
Wallets for Development
- Nami Wallet - Lightweight browser wallet
- Eternl - Feature-rich wallet with dev tools
- Flint - User-friendly browser wallet
- Lace - IOG's official wallet
- Yoroi - Emurgo's light wallet
Infrastructure & Hosting
- Demeter.run - Cardano development platform
- Vercel - Deploy Next.js + Mesh apps
- Netlify - Static site hosting
- Railway - Backend services hosting
Mesh AI Features
Mesh includes AI-powered development assistance:
- AI Chat Assistant - Ask questions and get instant answers
- AI Code Generation - Generate Mesh code from natural language
- Documentation Search - Semantic search across all docs
- Context-Aware Help - Get relevant suggestions as you code
Access Mesh AI directly from our documentation using the sparkle icon ✨ or visit the AI page.
Open Source Contributions
How to Contribute
- Code Contributions: Fork the repo, make changes, submit PR
- Documentation: Improve or add to our docs
- Bug Reports: Help us identify and fix issues
- Feature Requests: Suggest new capabilities
- Community Help: Answer questions on Discord
See our Contributing Guide for details.
Financial Support
Support Mesh development:
- GitHub Sponsors - Monthly sponsorships
- Support Page - Various support options
- Enterprise Licensing - Commercial support packages
Newsletter & Updates
Stay informed about Mesh and Cardano development:
- Subscribe to our newsletter (coming soon)
- Follow @meshsdk on Twitter
- Star our GitHub repo for updates
- Join Discord announcements channel
Quick Links
Ready to build? Start with our Getting Started Guide or jump into the API Documentation.
Need help? Join our Discord community - we're here to help!