What Is Blockchain Programming?
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This course is part of Blockchain Specialization
Instructor: Bina Ramamurthy
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Knowledge of at least one modern, high-level programming language is required. Prerequisites include: "Blockchain Basics" and "Smart Contracts".
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Intermediate level
Knowledge of at least one modern, high-level programming language is required. Prerequisites include: "Blockchain Basics" and "Smart Contracts".
This third course of the Blockchain specialization prepares you to design and develop end-to-end decentralized applications (Dapps).
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This third course of the Blockchain specialization prepares you to design and develop end-to-end decentralized applications (Dapps) – which provide anyone with access to the blockchain’s features and services. You will use Truffle IDE, smart contracts, a simple web client and a MetaMask client. You will learn about the architecture of a Dapp: the front-end client interface, backed by the blockchain and smart contracts. The course covers the basic design of a Dapp, Truffle development process and commands (init, develop, test and migrate), test-driven development of Dapp, Dapp application models and emerging standards that are essential for predictable Dapp behavior.
Main concepts are delivered through videos, demos and hands-on exercises.
We will explore the notion of the blockchain server as the foundation for a Decentralized Application. We will demonstrate how to install the blockchain server and establish a peer-to-peer network of nodes. It is a common practice to develop and test a Dapp on a local test network before deploying it on a public network.
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We'll explore the user-friendly environment that Truffle provides for developing and testing a Dapp. We'll explore further the truffle commands such as: develop, init, compile, migrate, test - all with truffle in front of them and with any parameters. This module will illustrate the steps needed in developing and testing a complete Dapp.
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In this module, we will discuss a few of the many best practices exclusive to smart contracts and Dapps that will improve your basic Dapp design.
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We will discuss Ethereum Improvement Proposal and the ERC process that are essential for keeping Ethereum blockchain updated. We will also explore the standard ERC 20 for token Dapps and ERC 721 for non-fungible tokens.
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Reviewed on Dec 23, 2021
Excellent overview of D-APPS and Smart contract testing. However, the project VM experience could be vastly improved. The VM is very slow to load and execute commands.
Reviewed on Jul 26, 2019
The course structure is concise yet insightful in nature. It allows you to explore, experiment and learn through that process.
Reviewed on Dec 11, 2021
Although course needs an upgrade in videos because it is very old and since than alot has changed but all the concepts are explained very well
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This course is for anyone interested in designing and developing Dapps.
Mastery of the content of the first course (Blockchain Basics) and second course (Smart Contracts) of this specialization is a prerequisite. Knowledge of at least one modern, high-level programming language is required. Some knowledge of command line interface and JavaScript programming is also necessary.
A laptop or a desktop of this specification: 64 bit machine with minimum 4Gb ram, 10Gb free space and Windows 7 or above , or ubuntu 16.04 or Mac os x 10.0+.
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