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Introduction to dApp Development with Solana AnchorLang (edX)

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Introduction to dApp Development with Solana AnchorLang (edX)

Master Blockchain principles, Encryption techniques and the art of developing smart contracts. Unlock new opportunities for your career in Smart Contract and dApp Development.

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Unleash your creative potential in the dynamic field of Smart Contract Development. Enroll now and master essential Blockchain principles, encryption techniques and the art of developing smart contracts. This course prepares you to become a Smart Contract Developer using the Solana Blockchain. Elevate your skills and open doors to exciting opportunities. Enroll now and embark on a journey of Web3 Innovation!

What you'll learn

  • Master Blockchain essentials: Gain a strong understanding of blockchain fundamentals such as principles, theories, and best practices.
  • Create practical applications: Get hands-on experience designing and building smart contracts using technologies like the Solana SDK.
  • Create captivating applications: Develop the skills needed to create engaging decentralized applications using technologies such as ReactJS for web development and smart contracts.
  • Understand the business value: Learn how a dApp developer adds business value and how to clearly explain the benefits of smart contracts to stakeholders
  • Cultivate a web3 mindset: Cultivate a problem-solving, creative and strategic thinking approach needed for web3 development.

Syllabus

Unit 1. Prep Work:
0.1 - Course Outcomes and Requirements
0.2 - Principles of Web3 Engineering

Unit 2. Blockchain Technology

Introduction to Blockchain Technology
1.1.1 - What is Blockchain Technology?
1.1.2 - What are Consensus Mechanisms?
1.1.3 - What are Smart Contracts and dApps
1.1.4 - What is the difference between web1, web2 and web3?
Quiz

Encryption and Cryptography
1.2.1 - Introduction to Encryption
1.2.2 - History and Current State of Encryption
1.2.3 - Diffie Hellman Key Exchange
1.2.4 - Public Key Cryptography
1.2.5 - What are Digital Signatures
Quiz

Storytelling in UX
1.3.1 - Storytelling in UX - Why is it important?
1.3.2 - UX Case Studies
1.3.3 - How to write a Case Study

Unit 3. Introduction to the Solana Ecosystem

Solana Terminologies
2.1.1 - Accounts
2.1.2 - Transactions
2.1.3 - Programs

Solana Ecosystem Case Studies
2.2.1 - Case Study - Phantom Wallet
2.2.2 - Case Study - Ellipsis Labs
Additional Reading & Quiz

Unit 4. Smart Contract & dApp Development with Solana

Smart Contract Development with Solana
3.1.1 - Intro to Solana Playground
3.1.2 - Hello Solana
3.1.3 - Building and Deploying a Solana Program
3.1.4 - Interacting with on-chain contracts

dApp Development with ReactJS and Smart Contracts (Todo List)
3.2.1 - Project dApp Backend - Setting up helper files
3.2.2 - Project dApp Backend - Initializing Users
3.2.3 - Project dApp Backend - Add Todo Task
3.2.4 - Project dApp Backend - Mark and Delete Todo
3.2.5 - Setting up dApp frontend
3.2.6 - Connecting CryptoWallet to Decentralized Application
3.2.7 - Creating a new User Profile using dApp
3.2.8 - Creating new Tasks using dApp
3.3.1 - Deploying dApps to Web Hosting Services

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