From Code to Community: Key Takeaways for Builders from the ACS Developer Workshops

• Summary: A technical deep-dive that serves as a valuable resource for the developers and engineers who attended the workshops or couldn’t make it. It translates conference learnings into actionable insights.

• Detailed Outline:

  • Hook: “For the builders in the room, the summit was about more than talk; it was about the tools. Here’s what the devs need to know.”

  • Emerging Tech Stack:

    • Scalability Solutions: Recap discussions on Layer 2s (e.g., Polygon, Arbitrum), sidechains, and other protocols gaining traction for African use-cases due to low fees.

    • Interoperability: Highlights on projects focused on cross-chain communication (e.g., Polkadot, Cosmos) crucial for a fragmented African market.

    • The Infrastructure Layer: Key takeaways on oracle networks (e.g., Chainlink) for connecting real-world data to smart contracts.

  • Developer-Centric Announcements: New grants, developer tools, SDKs, or API launches that were announced at the summit.

  • The “How-To” Section: A step-by-step guide on one practical task discussed (e.g., “How to Set Up a Local Testnet for Your Project” or “How to Apply for the Developer Grant Program”).

  • Community Spotlights: Shout-out to the most interesting developer projects showcased in the hackathon or workshop.

•  “The conversation continues. Join the official ‘ACS Builders’ Telegram group to collaborate, share code, and find your next team member. “