Advanced Smart Contract Development

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Advanced Smart Contract Development

This course is part of Building DApps In Ethereum Blockchain Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Some related experience required

7 hours to complete

3 weeks at 2 hours a week

Flexible schedule

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Some related experience required

7 hours to complete

3 weeks at 2 hours a week

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13 assignments

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There are 3 modules in this course

The course aims to provide a solid foundation in blockchain technology, covering key concepts such as decentralized consensus, distributed ledgers, and immutability. Participants will grasp the fundamental principles that underpin Ethereum and other blockchain platforms.

● Participants will learn about the specific architecture and components of the Ethereum blockchain, including the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), accounts, transactions, and smart contracts. They will gain an understanding of how these components work together to enable decentralized applications. ● The course will introduce participants to Solidity, the programming language used for developing smart contracts on the Ethereum platform. Participants will learn the syntax, features, and best practices of Solidity programming, enabling them to write secure and efficient smart contracts. ● Participants will learn how to develop, test, and deploy smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain. They will gain hands-on experience in creating smart contract code, implementing functionalities, and testing their contracts using various tools and frameworks. ● The course will cover methods for interacting with the Ethereum network, including sending transactions, querying contract data, and utilizing Ethereum development tools and libraries. Participants will gain practical skills in interacting with the Ethereum blockchain programmatically.The course aims to provide a solid foundation in blockchain technology, covering key concepts such as decentralized consensus, distributed ledgers, and immutability. Participants will grasp the fundamental principles that underpin Ethereum and other blockchain platforms. ● Participants will learn about the specific architecture and components of the Ethereum blockchain, including the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), accounts, transactions, and smart contracts. They will gain an understanding of how these components work together to enable decentralized applications. ● The course will introduce participants to Solidity, the programming language used for developing smart contracts on the Ethereum platform. Participants will learn the syntax, features, and best practices of Solidity programming, enabling them to write secure and efficient smart contracts. ● Participants will learn how to develop, test, and deploy smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain. They will gain hands-on experience in creating smart contract code, implementing functionalities, and testing their contracts using various tools and frameworks. ● The course will cover methods for interacting with the Ethereum network, including sending transactions, querying contract data, and utilizing Ethereum development tools and libraries. Participants will gain practical skills in interacting with the Ethereum blockchain programmatically. Target audience: 1) Developers 2) Blockchain Enthusiasts 3) Entrepreneurs and Product Managers 4) Technical Professionals in the Finance and Banking industries 5) Students and Researchers Pre-requisites: 1) Participants should have a solid understanding of programming concepts and experience with at least one programming language such as JavaScript, Python, or Solidity. 2) Blockchain Basics 3) Web Development Skills 4) Command Line Experience: 5) Solidity and Ethereum Development Tools

This module provides a comprehensive exploration of Solidity, the programming language for Ethereum smart contracts. Participants will grasp Solidity basics and delve into advanced features such as inheritance, libraries, and structures. The module then covers various smart contract design patterns, encompassing Factory, Singleton, and Oracle patterns. Security considerations are addressed, focusing on challenges, delegation calls, message senders, visibility modifiers, and best practices. Additionally, participants will understand upgradeability patterns, learn how to create proxy contracts, and implement governance mechanisms for robust smart contract development. This module equips learners with a holistic understanding of Solidity and smart contract design principles.

What's included

27 videos9 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt

27 videosTotal 126 minutes

Briefing Solidity Concept Part 13 minutesPreview module
Briefing Solidity Concept Part 23 minutes
Advanced Concepts Like Inheritance, Libraries5 minutes
Advanced Concepts Like Struct, Enum, Modifiers6 minutes
Design Patterns and Their Different Types3 minutes
Factory Pattern, Singleton Pattern, State Machine Pattern Part 14 minutes
Factory Pattern, Singleton Pattern, State Machine Pattern Part 23 minutes
Oracle, Proxy5 minutes
Check-Effect-Interaction Pattern3 minutes
Smart Contract Security- Key Security Challenges5 minutes
What Is Delegatecall, Reentrancy Guard Part 14 minutes
What Is Delegatecall, Reentrancy Guard Part 23 minutes
Using Msg.Sender for Authentication5 minutes
Solidity Visibility Modifiers5 minutes
Avoid Block Timestamp Manipulation4 minutes
Avoid Arithmetic Overflow and Underflow4 minutes
Popular Smart Contract Security Tools4 minutes
What are Upgradeability Patterns? Common Types of Them6 minutes
Creating Proxy Contract Part 15 minutes
Creating Proxy Contract Part 24 minutes
Creating Proxy Contract Part 34 minutes
Creating Proxy Contract Part 44 minutes
Creating Proxy Contract Part 53 minutes
Creating Proxy Contract Part 66 minutes
Creating Proxy Contract Part 74 minutes
What Is Governance Mechanism and How to Implement it? Part 14 minutes
What Is Governance Mechanism and How to Implement it? Part 23 minutes

9 readingsTotal 74 minutes

Introduction to Advanced Smart Contract Development4 minutes
Solidity Language and Best Practices - Module Introduction2 minutes
Advance Concepts like Libraries, Struct, Enum, Modifiers6 minutes
Smart Contract Pattern Designs10 minutes
Smart Contract Security Risks10 minutes
Codes for Proxy Contract10 minutes
Solidity Language and Best Practices - Module Conclusion2 minutes
Hands-on 1 - Proxy Upgrade Implementation with Hardhat and Ethers.js10 minutes
Solution - Hands-on 1 - Proxy Upgrade Implementation with Hardhat and Ethers.js20 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 32 minutes

Practice Quiz: Advanced Solidity Concepts (Inheritance, Libraries)3 minutes
Practice Quiz: Design Patterns for Smart Contracts3 minutes
Practice Quiz: Security Considerations and Best Practices3 minutes
Practice Quiz: Upgradability Patterns3 minutes
Graded Assessment: Solidity Language and Best Practices20 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 4 minutes

Discussion Prompt: Solidity Language and Best Practices4 minutes

This module offers a comprehensive journey into the realm of blockchain tokens and Ethereum functionality. Participants will delve into various token types, with a specific focus on the widely used ERC20 standard. The module guides learners through the process of creating, deploying, and documenting ERC20 tokens, providing practical insights. Additionally, participants will gain a nuanced understanding of gas fees, wei usage, and the distinction between gas fee and gas price, optimizing transaction costs. The module concludes with an exploration of Ethereum channels, covering payment and state channels, enhancing participants' understanding of advanced blockchain functionalities.

What's included

12 videos3 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt

12 videosTotal 57 minutes

Tokens and Their Different Types6 minutesPreview module
Introducing ERC20 Token Part 1 4 minutes
Introducing ERC20 Token Part 23 minutes
Creating ERC20 Smart Contract Part 13 minutes
Creating ERC20 Smart Contract Part 24 minutes
Deploying ERC20 on Testnet and Playing Around with Token6 minutes
What is Gas Fees? Understanding Wei and its Usage5 minutes
Gas Fee Vs Gas Price and Optimizing Gas Fees Part 14 minutes
Gas Fee Vs Gas Price and Optimizing Gas Fees Part 24 minutes
What is Ethereum Channel?3 minutes
Payment Channels3 minutes
State Channels6 minutes

3 readingsTotal 14 minutes

Handling Payments and Financial Transactions - Module Introduction2 minutes
ERC20 Token Standard10 minutes
Module Conclusion: Handling Payments and Financial Transactions 2 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 30 minutes

Practice Quiz: ERC20 Token Standard and Token Development3 minutes
Practice Quiz: Working with Ether and Wei3 minutes
Practice Quiz: Payment Channels and State Channels4 minutes
Graded Assessment: Handling Payments and Financial Transactions20 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 4 minutes

Discussion Prompt: Handling Payments and Financial Transactions4 minutes

This module offers a deep dive into access control mechanisms within smart contracts. Participants will engage in discussions on ownership concepts and implement role-based access control using Access Control. The module explores the significance of user registration, covering diverse methods such as self-registration, invitation-based registration, and KYC processes. Smart contract authentication is thoroughly examined, shedding light on the inner workings of Ethereum smart contracts. Additionally, learners will identify permissioned access and gain insights into the concept of whitelisting. This module equips participants with the knowledge and skills to manage access, authenticate users, and implement secure authorization in blockchain applications.

What's included

14 videos2 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt

14 videosTotal 61 minutes

What is Access Control?4 minutesPreview module
Ownership and Ownerable5 minutes
Role-Based Access Control3 minutes
Using Access Control3 minutes
Querying Privileged Accounts Delayed Operation Part 13 minutes
Querying Privileged Accounts Delayed Operation Part 23 minutes
Why and Where Do We Need Registration? How To Register? Methods To Register: Self Registration5 minutes
Methods To Register: Invitation Based Registration, Kyc4 minutes
Smart Contract Based Authentication, How Does Ethereum Smart Contract Works4 minutes
On Chain Components of User Authentication, off Chain Components of User Authentication2 minutes
How User Authentication is Implemented? Digital Signatures for User Verification5 minutes
What is Permissioned Access? Part 13 minutes
What is Permissioned Access? Part 24 minutes
What is Whitelisting?6 minutes

2 readingsTotal 4 minutes

Module Introduction: Access Control and User Management 2 minutes
Module Conclusion: Access Control and User Management2 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 29 minutes

Practice Quiz: Role-Based Access Control3 minutes
Practice Quiz: User Registration and Authentication3 minutes
Practice Quiz: Permissioned Access and Whitelisting3 minutes
Graded Assessment: Access Control and User Management20 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 4 minutes

Discussion Prompt: Access Control and User Management4 minutes

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Advanced Smart Contract Development

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