devada.xyz - Cardano Developer Discovery Platform (F11)

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

[GENERAL] Are you delivering this project as an individual or as an entity (whether formally incorporated or not)

[GENERAL] Please specify how many months you expect your project to last (from 2-12 months)

[GENERAL] Please indicate if your proposal has been auto-translated into English from another language.

[GENERAL] Summarize your solution to the problem (200-character limit including spaces)

A web platform where developers building projects on Cardano can register, forming a database of individuals with their technical skills, education, experiences, languages, portfolio, and reputation.

[GENERAL] Does your project have any dependencies on other organizations, technical or otherwise?

[GENERAL] If YES, please describe what the dependency is and why you believe it is essential for your project’s delivery. If NO, please write “No dependencies.”

No dependencies.

[GENERAL] Will your project’s output/s be fully open source?

[GENERAL] Please provide here more information on the open source status of your project outputs

Project will be fully open source.

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution.

Does Cardano have developers?

Does Cardano have intellectual capital?

Is it difficult to build on Cardano?

Is no one developing on Cardano?

Many research institutions claim that Cardano has a deficiency in attracting developers, and we simply do not have a database listing the developers who are building projects on the network, nor a catalog where entrepreneurs can search for talent for hiring.

I propose the creation of a web platform where developers building projects on Cardano can register (or be registered), forming a database of individuals with their technical skills, technical education, participation in hackathons, native language, proficiency in other languages, portfolio of completed and ongoing projects, and reputation provided by previous employers and business partners.

This will be a developer hub available to research institutions and, most importantly, to entrepreneurs seeking talent for their projects. They will be able to filter developers based on skills, projects they have worked on, and view rankings based on feedback provided by projects they have contributed to.

The platform will integrate with code repositories such as GitHub and GitLab, interaction tools like Stack Exchange, and social networks like LinkedIn, Twitter, and Discord. Its main objective is to facilitate the connection and communication between developers, entrepreneurs, educators, service providers, and event promoters for developers, such as hackathon. Additionally, it aims to provide clear data on Cardano adoption for data analysts.

[IMPACT] Please define the positive impact your project will have on the wider Cardano community.

One of the questions raised by the challenge is:

• What are enterprise dev managers looking for in order to be able to build out enterprise projects - either internal or commercial?

Today, there is a significant difficulty in finding developers with blockchain skills, not because they don't exist, but because there is no suitable place to find them.

devada.xyz will allow entrepreneurs to find developers capable of joining their teams to build solutions that will drive mass adoption of Cardano.

In the Weekly development report as of 2023-07-07, it is indicated that Cardano has 134 projects launched and 1264 projects under construction. Our goal is for the developers who built these 134 projects to be discoverable by the 1264 projects under construction and by projects in the embryonic phase.

Additionally, new developers seeking opportunities in the market can be found by entrepreneurs.

We can measure the success of the project by analyzing the adoption of the platform, considering data such as:

• Number of registered users: This metric indicates the growth of the user base and the level of interest in the platform.
• Number of active users: This shows how many users are actively engaging with the platform on a regular basis.
• Number of projects posted: Tracking the number of projects being posted on the platform demonstrates the demand for developer talent and the platform's ability to connect developers with entrepreneurial opportunities.
• Number of successful project collaborations: This metric reflects the effectiveness of the platform in facilitating successful collaborations between developers and entrepreneurs.
• Number of positive reviews and ratings: Positive feedback from users, including both developers and entrepreneurs, indicates satisfaction with the platform's functionality and its ability to meet their needs.
• Number of completed projects: The number of projects successfully completed through the platform showcases its efficacy in enabling the development and execution of real-world solutions.
• Return usage rate: Analyzing how often users return to the platform demonstrates its value and usefulness, as well as its ability to retain users over time.
• Partnerships and integrations: Monitoring the number of partnerships and integrations with other industry players highlights the platform's growth and its integration into the broader blockchain development ecosystem.

By analyzing these data points, we can gain insights into the platform's adoption, user satisfaction, and overall success in connecting developers and entrepreneurs within the Cardano ecosystem.

[CAPABILITY & FEASIBILITY] What is your capability to deliver your project with high levels of trust and accountability? How do you intend to validate if your approach is feasible?

My educational background and professional experience are suited to the proposed challenge:

Software Development Technician (SENAI CIMATEC / Brazil) and Interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science and Technology (UFBA / Brazil), has been a software developer since 2009, having worked with the programming languages: Delphi, Java, Python, JavaScript, C # .NET and C ++, he is currently a programmer in innovation projects in the robotics area and is an operator of the Cardanistas stake pool.

[Project Milestones] What are the key milestones you need to achieve in order to complete your project successfully?

Deliverables:

Phase 1: Specification and Prototyping

Specification of Requirements and Business Rules;

High Level Prototyping;

Architecture Specification.

Phase 2: Development

Visual identity document;

Solution landing page;

WebApp GUI;

WebApp API;

Configuration and Deployment document;

Functionalities Integration, Tests and Corrections Report.

Phase 3: Pilot Test, Documentation and Deployment

Pilot Test in Real Environment Report;

Corrections and Adjustments Report;

Documentation and Reports;

Educational Content Related to Plataform;

Deployment Report.

[RESOURCES] Who is in the project team and what are their roles?

Ático Mismana - Developer and Manager.

[BUDGET & COSTS] Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources.

Costs:

-> Developer

• Hourly labor cost: US$ 25/hour

20h/week == 80h/month == 480h/semester

US$ 25 * 480h = US$ 12000

-> Infrastructure

1 domain "xyz" (for 1 year) = US$ 50

1 application server (12 months) = US$ 1728.

• 6 vCPU, 24 GB Memory, 6.00 TB Bandwidth, 448 GB Storage = $144 /mo

-> Marketing

Ads on youtube, social networks and Cardano ecosystem sites = US$ 1222

Promotional & adoption incentives = US$ 3710

Total: US$ 18710

[VALUE FOR MONEY] How does the cost of the project represent value for money for the Cardano ecosystem?

Costs are proportional to a full stack developer's wage in my country (Brazil).

[IMPORTANT NOTE] The Applicant agrees to Fund Rules and also that data in the submission form and other data provided by the project team during the course of the project will be publicly available.