Monthly Ignite Developer Community Call (18.01.2024 at 4pm CET)

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Welcome to the Ignite Developer Community Calls

What is Ignite?

Ignite is a best-in-class tool for blockchain development, built on the Cosmos SDK. It simplifies the process of creating, testing, and deploying a diverse range of blockchain applications. Key features include comprehensive scaffolding for diverse blockchain functionalities, live reloading for dynamic development, flexible frontend support, integrated IBC for blockchain interconnectivity, and the robust CometBFT consensus engine. It's designed for versatility across various sectors, enabling innovation in areas like DeFi, NFTs, smart contracts, and more.

Who is the Community Call For?

The Ignite Developer Community Call is an ideal gathering for:

• Contributors to Distributed and Parallel Computing: Those involved in enhancing and innovating within the realm of distributed systems and parallel computing, looking to apply these principles in blockchain contexts.
• Blockchain Developers in the Cosmos Ecosystem: Professionals and enthusiasts who are actively developing or interested in building on the Cosmos network, leveraging the powerful capabilities of Ignite.
• Advocates for Enhanced Developer Experience: Individuals passionate about improving developer experience in blockchain and software development, eager to learn and share best practices.
• Technology Innovators and Entrepreneurs: Visionaries exploring blockchain to create cutting-edge solutions, and seeking a platform that offers a testament to superior developer experience in blockchain development.

Share an Update

Have you been working on a project or feature that you're excited about? We encourage you to share your progress and insights with the Ignite community. Sharing an update is a great way to showcase your work, get feedback, and engage with other blockchain enthusiasts.

When and How to Join the Call

Date and Time: Thursday, January 18th at 16h CET

Dial-in Information:

[Meeting Link]

Agenda

1. Welcome and Introduction

• Quick welcome and brief introduction.
• Outline the agenda and objectives of the meeting.

2. Year in Review and Looking Ahead

• Summarize last year's major feature upgrades and achievements.
• Introduce key goals and anticipated features for this year.

3. Ignite Apps and Community Building

• This should probably be featured by Ehsan, showcasing the template of an App
• Introduce upcoming Ignite Apps and their potential impact.
• Discuss initiatives to strengthen the chain builder community.

4. New Communication Channels and Feedback

• Announce and explain the new Discord channels.
• Emphasize the importance of community feedback for improvement.

5. Upcoming Events and Developments

• Briefly mention plans for hosting hackathons related to Apps and testnet building.
• Highlight the future integration of Wasm smart contracts and other languages in Ignite CLI.

6. Open Discussion and Q&A Session

• Open the floor for community feedback, questions, and discussion.