Developer Resources
Tools, communities, and resources for Cardano developers building with Mesh.
Find the tools, documentation, and community resources you need to build Cardano applications with Mesh.
Mesh documentation
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Getting Started | Set up your first Mesh project |
| API Reference | Complete API documentation |
| Smart Contracts | Build with Plutus and Aiken |
| React Components | UI components for dApps |
| Providers | Connect to Cardano infrastructure |
Code and examples
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| GitHub Repository | Source code and contributions |
| Example Projects | Working code samples |
| Starter Templates | Boilerplate projects |
| NPM Package | Package downloads |
Community
Discord
Twitter
GitHub Discussions
Stack Overflow
Cardano ecosystem
Official resources
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Cardano.org | Official Cardano website |
| Cardano Documentation | Protocol documentation |
| Developer Portal | Development guides |
| Cardano Forum | Community discussions |
Block explorers
| Explorer | Features |
|---|---|
| CardanoScan | Comprehensive blockchain explorer |
| Cexplorer | Detailed blockchain data |
| Pool.pm | Native assets and NFT explorer |
| AdaStat | Analytics and statistics |
Learning
Courses
| Provider | Focus |
|---|---|
| Emurgo Academy | Professional Cardano courses |
| Gimbalabs | Community-driven learning |
| Plutus Pioneers | Smart contract development |
Documentation
| Resource | Topic |
|---|---|
| Developer Portal | Comprehensive development guides |
| Essential Cardano | Curated resources |
| Aiken Lang | Aiken smart contract language |
AI assistance
Mesh includes built-in AI features:
- AI Chat - Ask questions, get instant answers
- Code generation - Generate Mesh code from descriptions
- Documentation search - Semantic search across docs
Access Mesh AI from any documentation page or visit the AI page.
Contributing
How to contribute
- Code - Fork, improve, submit PRs
- Documentation - Fix typos, add examples
- Bug reports - Help identify issues
- Feature requests - Suggest improvements
- Community - Answer questions on Discord
See the Contributing Guide.
Support Mesh
Quick links
Guides
Step-by-step tutorials
API Docs
Complete reference
FAQ
Common questions
Examples
Working code
Discord
Community chat
Support
Help Mesh grow
Ready to build? Start with the Getting Started Guide or explore the API Documentation.