Developer Community

Learn, build, and grow with developers across Zimbabwe. Weekly sessions, city chapters, and a free certification program — all on Discord.

Developer collaboration

Discord community

Our Discord server is the hub for all Ubuntu Ignite developer activity. Structured channels keep conversations focused.

Learning

#tutorials, #ask-anything, #code-review — structured channels for learning at every level.

Building

#show-and-tell, #project-help, #pair-programming — share what you're working on and get feedback.

City Chapters

#harare, #bulawayo, #mutare, #chiredzi — local channels for meetups and in-person events.

Careers & Jobs

#job-board, #freelance, #internships — opportunities from the Rails ecosystem and community partners.

Roles & progression

Level up by contributing to the community. Roles unlock perks and recognition.

Newcomer
Join the server
Builder
Ship a project
Certified
Pass certification
Ambassador
Lead the community

Weekly rhythm

A structured weekly schedule so you always know what's happening.

Tuesday
Tutorial Tuesday
Step-by-step tutorials on Rails Cloud APIs, DevOps, and full-stack development.
Wednesday
Office Hours
Live Q&A with Rails engineers. Bring your bugs, architecture questions, and ideas.
Friday
Free Build Friday
Open building session. Work on personal projects, pair with others, or start something new.
Saturday
Show & Tell
Community demos. Share what you built this week — no project too small.

Certification program

Free, structured learning paths that validate your skills. Earn badges and stand out to employers.

1

Foundation

Rails Cloud basics — account setup, VPS deployment, storage, and networking fundamentals. Online quiz format.

2

Developer

API integration, containerized deployments, CI/CD pipelines, and database management. Hands-on project submission.

3

Professional

Advanced architecture, multi-service deployments, security best practices, and performance optimization. Portfolio review.

4

Architect

System design, infrastructure-as-code, cost optimization, and production operations. Peer-reviewed capstone project.

Start learning today

Join the Ubuntu Ignite Discord and connect with developers building on Rails Cloud across Zimbabwe.

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