title: Useful Resources

This page contains resources that don't necessarily have their own page or we don't provide comprehensive details on how to use them, but are interesting enough that we encourage you to check them out.

# AlgoDevs YouTube Channel

The [@AlgoDevs YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@algodevs) is focused on short-form developer content that provides a quick way to get up to speed on all things Algorand. These 5-10 minute videos cover topics, like writing PyTeal smart contracts, the Algorand Virtual Machine(AVM), asset creation, transactions, and much more. These videos are actively maintained to be up to date with the current release of Algorand. Make sure to check them out and subscribe.

# Algorand Developer Discord

Join the Algorand developer [Discord](https://discord.gg/algorand) to keep up to date, ask questions, get code examples, comment on new features, and discuss Algorand standards. 

# Smart Contract Bootcamps using AlgoKit

The AlgoDevs provide instructor lead bootcamps on a rotating basis ([registration required](https://developer.algorand.org/bootcamp)). Content ranges from beginner, to intermediate, thru advanced. Video recordings follow each session to catch up on delivered content within the [Algorand Developer Bootcamps on GitHub](https://github.com/algorand-bootcamp) repository.

# ARCs: Algorand Requests for Comments

When it comes to standardising practises this is the place the be. Whether it's proposing a new data structure for common actions, or introducing a new process to achieve uniformity across platforms, this is the place to keep up to date and participate in discussions.

- [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/algorandfoundation/ARCs)
- [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/algorandfoundation/ARCs/issues)

# Services for Startups Building on Algorand

| **Partner Service**            | **How to Apply**              | What You Get                       |
|----------------------------|---------------------------|------------------------------------|
| [AWS Credits](https://tinyurl.com/algoawscredits)            | Key in code `1cf01` and the Foundation team will do a quick verification of your project before enabling the free credits | 5000 credits for AWS cloud services       |
| [Google Cloud Credits](https://cloud.google.com/startup/apply?hl=en#application-form) | Complete the application form   | Up to $200K in cloud credits over 2 years |
