# Start Building on Polkadot **AUTHOR(S):** - [Bader Youssef](https://twitter.com/baderyo_o) --- Chances are if you ended up here, you either scanned a QR code at a live event or stumbled on it online somewhere. If you want more context, [Polkadot's Build Horizon](https://blog.kianenigma.nl/posts/tech/polkadot-s-build-horizon/) for context on how the whole ecosystem works together in a cohesive article by Kian Paimani. Not to fear - either way, if you want to start building stuff on Polkadot, whether it's an entire blockchain or a mobile app, you've come to the right place. A prominent resource is the [Polkadot Developer Portal](https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/build-guide), which is a part of the Polkadot Wiki which hones in on the "Build" aspect of Polkadot. The [Polkadot Hackers Guide](https://github.com/sacha-l/polkadot-bounty-resources/blob/main/README.md) is also a valuable resource, thanks Sacha! > Note: The Polkadot Wiki itself is is also a treasure trove of explanations on the intricacies on the various mechanisms behind Polkadot ## Resources List - Where to Learn - [The Polkadot Blockchain Academy](https://polkadot.network/development/academy/) - [Substrate Builders Program](https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/builders-program) - [Polkadot Developer Heroes Program](https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/dev-heroes) - [Edx Courses](https://www.edx.org/school/web3x) - [Substrate, Polkadot SDK, and Rust content (specific to Polkadot)](https://education.web3.foundation/) ## Development and Documentation Resouces - [Parity Tech Developer Hub](https://paritytech.github.io/) - [ink! Smart Contract Documentation and Tutorials.](https://use.ink/) - [Polkadot SDK Substrate Developer Hub (disclaimer, may be out of date!)](https://substrate.io/developers/) - [Frontier - Substrate EVM Compatibility](https://github.com/paritytech/frontier) ## Academic / Specialized Resources - [Web3 Foundation Research](https://research.web3.foundation/) - [The Polkadot Spec](https://spec.polkadot.network/)