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Next Steps

Congratulations! You've completed the getting started path and now have a solid foundation in Dojo development. Here's your roadmap to becoming a proficient Dojo developer and building production-ready applications.

What You've Accomplished

Through this learning path, you've:

  • ✅ Built and deployed your first Dojo application
  • ✅ Understood the ECS architecture and Dojo's toolchain
  • ✅ Learned the development workflow and best practices
  • ✅ Experienced the complete cycle from code to deployment

You're now ready to tackle more advanced topics and build more complex applications.

Choose Your Path Forward

Depending on your goals and experience level, here are the recommended next steps:

🎮 For Game Developers

Intermediate Game Development

Start with these tutorials to build more complex games:

  1. Multiplayer Game Tutorial (Coming Soon)

    • Real-time player interactions
    • State synchronization patterns
    • Handling concurrent actions

  2. Complex Systems Tutorial (Coming Soon)

    • Advanced ECS patterns
    • System interdependencies
    • Performance optimization

  3. NFT Integration (Coming Soon)

    • Token-gated gameplay
    • Asset ownership mechanics
    • Cross-game interoperability

🛠️ For Application Developers

Client Integration

Connect your Dojo world to user interfaces:

  1. JavaScript SDK
    • React applications with real-time updates
    • Web-based game clients
    • Mobile web applications
  2. Unity Integration
    • Desktop and mobile game clients
    • Cross-platform development
    • Native game engine integration
  3. Other Platforms
    • Unreal Engine, Godot, Bevy
    • Custom C/C++ applications
    • Telegram and Discord bots

🚀 For Production Deployment

Deployment and Infrastructure

Take your applications live:

  1. Deploy to Mainnet
    • Production deployment checklist
    • Security considerations
    • Cost optimization
  2. Deploy using Slot
    • Managed deployment platform
    • Simplified infrastructure
    • Monitoring and analytics
  3. Custom Infrastructure
    • Self-hosted deployment
    • Custom Katana configurations
    • Advanced Torii setups

Scaling and Performance

Handle production workloads:

📚 For Framework Contributors

Contributing to Dojo

Help improve the ecosystem:

  1. Code Contributions (Coming Soon)

    • Core framework development
    • Tool improvements
    • Bug fixes and optimizations

  2. Documentation (Coming Soon)

    • Tutorial writing
    • API documentation
    • Example applications
  3. Community Support
    • Discord participation
    • Forum discussions
    • Mentoring newcomers

Recommended Learning Projects

Beginner Projects (1-2 weeks each)

  1. Turn-Based Strategy Game
    • Grid-based movement
    • Resource management
    • AI opponents
  2. Trading Card Game
    • Deck building mechanics
    • Card effects and abilities
    • Tournament system
  3. Virtual Pet Game
    • Pet care mechanics
    • Evolution systems
    • Social features

Intermediate Projects (2-4 weeks each)

  1. Decentralized Exchange
    • Order book mechanics
    • Automated market making
    • Liquidity provision
  2. Battle Royale Game
    • Large-scale multiplayer
    • Shrinking play area
    • Real-time combat
  3. City Builder
    • Complex resource chains
    • Player interactions
    • Economic simulation

Advanced Projects (1-3 months each)

  1. MMORPG Foundation
    • Persistent world state
    • Character progression
    • Guild systems
  2. Cross-Chain Protocol
    • Multi-world interactions
    • Asset bridging
    • Unified identity
  3. Autonomous World Platform
    • User-generated worlds
    • Modding systems
    • Governance mechanisms

Essential Resources

Community and Support

Stay connected and get help:

Tools and Libraries

Extend your development capabilities:

Setting Up for Advanced Development

Enhanced Development Environment

Create a more sophisticated setup:

# Project structure for larger applications
mkdir my-advanced-game && cd my-advanced-game
 
# Initialize with custom structure
sozo init . --template minimal
mkdir -p src/{models,systems,tests,utils}
mkdir -p client/{web,mobile}
mkdir -p docs/{design,api}

Development Scripts

Create helper scripts for common workflows:

# scripts/dev-setup.sh
#!/bin/bash
echo "🚀 Starting development environment..."
katana --dev &
sleep 3
sozo migrate --dev
torii --dev &
echo "✅ Ready for development!"
 
# scripts/test-all.sh
#!/bin/bash
echo "🧪 Running comprehensive tests..."
sozo test
# Add integration tests
# Add performance benchmarks

Advanced Tooling

Set up additional development tools:

  • Code formatters: Scarb + Cairo formatter
  • VS Code extensions: Cairo language support
  • Git hooks: Pre-commit testing and formatting
  • CI/CD pipelines: Automated testing and deployment

Staying Current

The Dojo ecosystem evolves rapidly. Stay updated:

Regular Updates

  • Monthly: Check for new Dojo releases
  • Weekly: Read community updates and discussions
  • Daily: Monitor Discord for breaking changes during development

Best Practices

  • Version pinning: Lock Dojo versions in production
  • Migration guides: Follow upgrade paths carefully
  • Breaking changes: Test thoroughly before updating

Community Engagement

  • Share your projects: Show off what you're building
  • Ask questions: The community is helpful and welcoming
  • Contribute back: Help others learn and improve the ecosystem

Getting Unstuck

When you encounter challenges:

Technical Issues

  1. Check the FAQ for common problems
  2. Search GitHub issues for similar problems
  3. Ask in Discord with specific error messages
  4. Review troubleshooting guides for systematic debugging (Coming Soon)

Design Decisions

  1. Study existing games in the showcase (Coming Soon)
  2. Read best practices guides (Coming Soon)
  3. Discuss architecture with the community
  4. Prototype quickly to test ideas

Learning Gaps

  1. Practice with tutorials at your level
  2. Study reference documentation for detailed APIs (Coming Soon)
  3. Build small projects to reinforce learning

Your Journey Continues

Building with Dojo is a journey, not a destination. The ecosystem is rapidly evolving, with new patterns, tools, and possibilities emerging regularly.

Whether you're building the next viral on-chain game, creating innovative DeFi mechanisms, or pushing the boundaries of autonomous worlds, you now have the foundation to succeed.

Ready to build something amazing?
  • Join our Discord community to connect with other builders
  • Explore the tutorials section for your next learning challenge
  • Check out the ecosystem showcase for inspiration (Coming Soon)

Welcome to the future of on-chain applications. Let's build something incredible together! 🚀