This course serves as a comprehensive introduction to Solidity and smart contract development on Ethereum. Starting with the basics, you’ll become familiar with the Remix Ethereum IDE, a critical tool for writing and testing smart contracts. Through step-by-step guidance, you’ll explore core concepts such as syntax, comments, and pragma Solidity. The course ensures you are comfortable with every aspect of the IDE, making your development journey smooth and engaging.
Foundations of Solidity and Smart Contract Development
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Foundations of Solidity and Smart Contract Development
This course is part of Solidity Mastery: Foundations to Advanced Smart Contracts Specialization
Instructor: Packt - Course Instructors
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Intermediate level
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7 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
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What you'll learn
Understand and recall key Solidity concepts such as variables, functions, and control structures within the Ethereum blockchain.
Apply knowledge by writing, compiling, and deploying smart contracts using the Remix Ethereum IDE.
Analyze and evaluate the use of visibility modifiers and debug smart contracts for security and efficiency.
Create advanced smart contracts by designing and implementing features like state management and conditional logic.
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October 2024
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There are 5 modules in this course
In this module, we will lay the groundwork for your success in this course. You'll gain a clear understanding of the course layout, familiarize yourself with essential tools like Remix Ethereum, and learn how to effectively code alongside the instructor, ensuring a smooth learning experience from start to finish.
What's included
8 videos2 readings
In this module, we will introduce you to Solidity, the foundational programming language for smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain. You'll take your first steps in smart contract development by copying, deploying, and reconfiguring simple contracts, and gain a solid understanding of the pragma Solidity statement and its implications.
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9 videos
In this module, we will cover the basic building blocks of Solidity programming, focusing on variables, data types, and functions. You will gain hands-on experience by writing and troubleshooting basic smart contracts, setting the stage for more advanced topics in Solidity.
What's included
10 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will delve deeper into the foundational concepts of Solidity, exploring decision-making logic, the scope of variables and functions, and the importance of visibility in writing secure and efficient smart contracts. Through exercises, you’ll gain a practical understanding of these crucial topics.
What's included
24 videos
In this module, we will focus on advanced basic concepts of Solidity, including loops, string manipulation, and memory management. You’ll learn to optimize your code and manage data effectively, preparing you for more complex smart contract development tasks.
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