# Private Study Group -\> Runtime Developer Guide

**URL:** <https://forum.polkadot.network/t/private-study-group-runtime-developer-guide/12655>\
**Category:** Ecosystem\
**Created:** [April 24, 2025, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/private-study-group-runtime-developer-guide/12655 "2025-04-24T17:11:16Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 24, 2025, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/private-study-group-runtime-developer-guide/12655/1 "2025-04-24T17:11:16Z")

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(Community Update & Open Invitation)  
October 2024 marked the beginning of an experiment: a small, dedicated group of developers gathered to explore Polkadot. What started as a study group is forming into a community of contributors, currently tackling FRAME related tasks as this is my current area of expertise and interest in the PTF.

### Our Code-First Philosophy

▫ Direct immersion: Started immediately with Polkadot SDK, asking for help only when needed  
▫ Talent discovery: This approach naturally filtered for committed, long-term contributors  
▫ Real-world impact: All learning translates directly to ecosystem contributions

Contributor Highlight;

rainb0w-pr0mise: [if-else call](https://github.com/paritytech/polkadot-sdk/pull/6321)  
run\_c0met: [dev-accounts](https://github.com/paritytech/polkadot-sdk/pull/6267)  
Natty-bajo: [Add view functions to Proxy pallet for runtime-specific type configuration](https://github.com/paritytech/polkadot-sdk/pull/7320)

### Runtime Development Guide

Since the push to make it public through the [PolkadotAfrica platform](https://www.notion.so/polkadotafrica/Runtime-Development-1aea1d1b91a680d590f1db7ce7488347), some additions were made like having developers get more context about Polkadot runtime development first through some ecosystem online learning pipelines;

[DotCodeSchool](https://dotcodeschool.com/courses)  
[PBA-x](https://pbax.polkadot.academy/)

### About Polkadot Africa

**Polkadot Africa** is a grassroots initiative driving blockchain education and development across the continent, with a focus on empowering builders through collaboration. It has been instrumental in scaling this experiment into a sustainable contributor network by:

- **Providing infrastructure** : Hosting the [Runtime Developer Guide](https://x.com/PolkadotAfrica/status/1900514973899538608) publicly, making it accessible to developers globally.
- **Fostering collaboration** : Creating spaces for knowledge exchange, including weekly sync calls and dedicated channels for real-time problem-solving.

By leveraging its platform and regional networks, Polkadot Africa has attracted a diverse pool of contributors, enabling us to focus on FRAME development while laying the groundwork for future SDK expansions. Join the movement by participating in our [Sunday calls](https://lu.ma/han2im2t) or engaging via [X/Twitter](https://x.com/PolkadotAfrica).