Smart Contract and dApp Development with Rust from edX

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Learning objectives

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 explain the benefits of smart contracts to stakeholders clearly
Cultivate a web3 mindset: cultivate a problem-solving, creative and strategic thinking approach needed for web3 development.

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 explain the benefits of smart contracts to stakeholders clearly
Cultivate a web3 mindset: cultivate a problem-solving, creative and strategic thinking approach needed for web3 development.

Syllabus

Unit 1. Introduction to Blockchain:

1.1.1 - What is Blockchain? How does it work?

1.1.2 - Consensus Mechanisms

1.1.3 - Cryptocurrencies and sending transactions on a blockchain network

1.1.4 Transactions on a blockchain

1.1.5 - Advantages and disadvantages of Blockchain Technology (Blockchain Trilemma, L1/L2, Sharding)

1.2.1 - Understanding smart contracts and their importance

1.2.2 - How smart contracts execute on the blockchain

1.2.3 - Use cases and potential for innovation with smart contracts

1.3.1 - Understanding dApps

1.4.1 - NFTs

1.4.2 - Decentralized Finance

1.4.3 - DAOs

Quiz

2.1.1 - An Introduction to Solana

2.1.2 - Competitive Advantage of using the Solana network

2.2.1 - Proof of Stake + Proof of History + TowerBFT

2.2.2 - Transactions, Accounts and Programs

2.2.3 - Lifecycle of a Solana Transaction

2.3.1 - Solana Key Terminologies - Testnet, Devnet and Mainnet

2.3.2 - Exploring Solana Ecosystem - Dialect

3.1.1 - Understanding and Working with Solana CLI

3.1.2 - Send and Receive Transactions using Solana CLI

3.2.1 - Staking with Solana - 1

3.2.2 - Staking with Solana - 2

3.2.3 - Staking with Solana - 3

3.2.4 - Staking with Solana - 4

3.3.1 - Beginner’s guide to Installing Rust and Cargo

3.3.2 - Setting up a new Rust Project - A step-by-step guide

3.3.3 - Compiling and Running a Rust Program

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

2.1.1 - Accounts

2.1.2 - Transactions

2.1.3 - Programs

2.2.1 - Case Study - Phantom Wallet

2.2.2 - Case Study - Ellipsis Labs

Additional Reading & Quiz

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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

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

Solana

Introduction to Solana’s Environment

Introduction to Solana Development

Storytelling in UX

Unit 3. Introduction to the Solana Ecosystem

Solana Terminologies

Solana Ecosystem Case Studies

dApp Development with ReactJS and Smart Contracts (Todo List)

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Explores essential techniques and tools in blockchain technology, smart contracts and decentralized application development

Become a Smart Contract and Decentralized Application Developer using the Solana Blockchain

Develops practical skills for designing and building smart contracts using technologies like the Solana SDK

Introduces the benefits of smart contracts to stakeholders clearly

Provides hands-on experience in decentralized application development using ReactJS and smart contracts

Taught by Siddharth Agarwal, a recognized expert in the field of smart contracts and decentralized applications

Activities

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Reviewing Blockchain Revolution

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Build a foundational understanding of blockchain technology by reviewing core concepts and terminology.

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Read Chapter 1: What is Blockchain Technology?
Summarize the key principles and benefits of blockchain
Define and explain the concept of decentralization
Discuss the role of cryptography in blockchain

Explore the Solana Ecosystem

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Explore the Solana ecosystem and learn about the different tools and projects within it.

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Visit the Solana website and explore the resources available.
Follow the Solana blog and social media channels.
Join the Solana Discord and Telegram communities.

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Engage with other Solana developers to exchange knowledge, troubleshoot issues, and stay informed about the latest advancements.

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Join the Solana Discord server
Attend online meetups or webinars
Contribute to discussions and ask questions

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Exploring Solana Development Tutorials

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Supplement your learning by exploring comprehensive tutorials on Solana development, deepening your understanding of the platform and its capabilities.

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Find tutorials on the Solana developer portal
Follow a tutorial on building a simple Solana program
Implement the tutorial's concepts in your own project

Practice Smart Contract Development

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Practice writing and deploying smart contracts to solidify your understanding of smart contract development.

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Create a Solana wallet and set up a test environment.
Write a simple smart contract that stores and retrieves data.
Deploy the smart contract to the Solana blockchain.
Interact with the smart contract using a web3 library.

Practice Designing Smart Contracts

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Set up a Solana development environment
Create a basic smart contract to transfer tokens
Implement conditional logic within a smart contract
Handle events and errors in smart contracts

Collaborate on a Smart Contract Project

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Collaborate with peers to develop a smart contract project.

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Form a team of 2-3 students.
Brainstorm a project idea.
Develop the smart contract together.
Deploy the smart contract to the Solana blockchain.

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Participate in a hackathon to test your skills and learn from others.

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Find a hackathon that is focused on smart contract development.
Form a team or join a team.
Brainstorm a project idea.
Develop a smart contract solution to your problem.

Build a Decentralized Application

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Develop a decentralized application using smart contracts to deepen your understanding of the technology.

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Design the user interface and functionality of your application.
Develop the smart contracts for your application.
Build a web or mobile frontend for your application.
Deploy your application to the Solana blockchain.

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Solidify your understanding of smart contract principles by creating a comprehensive resource for others to learn from.

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Research and gather information on smart contract best practices
Organize and outline the content of your article
Write and edit your article, ensuring clarity and comprehensiveness
Publish and promote your article on relevant platforms

Contributing to the Solana Ecosystem

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Immerse yourself in the Solana community and contribute to the development and growth of the ecosystem by participating in open-source projects.

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Identify open-source projects related to Solana
Review the project documentation and codebase
Identify areas where you can contribute
Submit your contributions and engage with the project maintainers

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