**Proponent:** 16JVrgg7t6m5UXAtDBM7jYp9XjAxALRVFP6GuKVFmi9HLw8d

**Amount Requested:** 2,500 DOT


This proposal aims to retroactively fund the development work done for the PoC of [Dot Code School](https://dotcodeschool.vercel.app).

In the spirit of complete transparency, I've also applied to the Decentralized Futures Program for this which is aimed at further developing the platform by adding more tutorials, shaping them into expressive stories and gamifying the learning process.

This proposal aims to fund the development work done so far and provide some runway so that the development doesn't slow down while we're waiting for a decision.

## **What is Dot Code School?**

Dot Code School is an open learning platform for developers who are new to web3 or Polkadot.

It aims to provide a step by step path for newcomers to build useful applications (DeFi, NFTs, games, etc.) from 0 to 100 using the Polkadot SDK.

It provides an interactive coding interface (similar to https://cryptozombies.io) that gives developers hands-on experience to build and deploy meaningful products on Polkadot.

## **Problem**

The detailed problem statement can be found in Shawn's forum post [here](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/9-ideas-for-the-decentralized-future-of-polkadot/4731#development-services-interactive-and-meaningful-tutorials-7).

As evident from the poll in the screenshot below and further discussions linked below, there’s a clear need for improvement in developer education and onboarding experience.

<img src="https://i.imgur.com/SQTWA7H.png" width="500px" alt="'Interactive and Meaningful Tutorials' was the most voted for proposal among Shawn's '9 Ideas for the Decentralized Future of Polkadot' forum post" />

[*Source*](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/9-ideas-for-the-decentralized-future-of-polkadot/4731/2?u=batman )

Some tangential/supporting discussion posts:

- [Developer Experience must be our #1 Priority - Governance - Polkadot Forum](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/developer-experience-must-be-our-1-priority/3957)

- [Frontend Development Experience - Tech Talk - Polkadot Forum](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/frontend-development-experience/4393)

- [Underestimated developer cost in Polkadot ecosystem - Governance](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/underestimated-developer-cost-in-polkadot-ecosystem/4292) 

## **Solution: Dot Code School**

- Create and maintain a number of high quality tutorials written by the experts, not having people who themselves are learning trying to teach others.

- Use real rust projects as the basis for creating and expressing tutorials.

- On-hand writers to help shape “raw” content into expressive stories.

- On-hand graphic/web artists to turn tutorials into something visually appealing and unique in story.

## **Progress**

PoC is live on https://dotcodeschool.vercel.app
GitHub Repo Link: https://github.com/iammasterbrucewayne/dotcodeschool

## **Screenshots:**
<img src="https://i.imgur.com/oqnRl1k.png" width="600px" />
<img src="https://i.imgur.com/kCA4gnk.png" width="600px" />
<img src="https://i.imgur.com/iC5LJ9e.png" width="600px" />

## **Cost Breakdown**

**Total Cost:** 2500 DOT (~$18,000)

**FTE:** 1

**Hourly Rate:** $125/hr

**Total Time:** 144 hours

## **FAQs**

**Q. Who will be writing these tutorials?**

A. I'm collaborating with [Shawn](https://twitter.com/shawntabrizi) for the content of these tutorials, but I'm open to adding more tutorials as long as they are written by experts who share similar credibility.

Problem Statement:
- There is a need for improvement in developer education and onboarding experience in the Polkadot ecosystem.

Significance:
- The lack of quality tutorials and educational resources hinders the growth and adoption of Polkadot.
- Improving developer education and onboarding experience will attract more developers to build on Polkadot.

Proposed Solution:
- Create and maintain high-quality tutorials written by experts.
- Use real rust projects as the basis for tutorials.
- Have writers and graphic/web artists to shape the content into expressive stories and visually appealing tutorials.

Expected Outcomes:
- Improved developer education and onboarding experience in the Polkadot ecosystem.
- Increased developer adoption and growth of applications built on Polkadot.

[Retroactive] Funding Development Costs for Dot Code School PoC - An Interactive Coding School to Build Meaningful Web3 Applications using the Polkadot SDK

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