BC-107: Developing On Ethereum

In this course, participants will learn about:

• Complete understanding of Ethereum Blockchain
• Plan and prepare production ready applications for the Ethereum blockchain
• In-depth knowledge of Smart Contracts and Decentralized applications
• Write, test, and deploy secure Solidity smart contracts
• Understand and work with Ethereum fees
• Use the essential tooling and systems needed to work with the Ethereum ecosystem
• Exploration of known Ethereum Blockchain’s use-cases
• Ability to differentiate between Blockchain according to the requirements
• Ability to transfer or mitigate Blockchain for businesses and enterprises

Participants who attend this course will be able to demonstrate their ability to:

• Implement web3.js
• Write and compile Solidity smart contracts
• Create secure smart contracts
• Deploy smart contracts both the live and test Ethereum networks
• Calculate Ethereum gas costs
• Unit test smart contracts
• Run an Ethereum node on development machines

• Necessary: Basic knowledge in JavaScript / HTML
• Good to Have: Basic knowledge in C ++ / Java, data types
• Good to Have: Basic knowledge with git repositories

Due to the technical programming lab content covered in this course, it is not recommended for those without programming knowledge and experience.

Target audience includes:

• IT Professionals with programming experience
• Network Architects
• Network Security Architects
• Application Developers
• System Architects

Module 1: What is Blockchain?

• The History of Decentralized Ledgers
• Blockchain Mechanics
• Assets in Blockchain
• The Blockchain Ledger
• Type of Blockchain Transactions
• Blockchain as Workflow

Module 2: The History of Blockchain

• Bringing DLT into the Modern Age
• What is a Block?
• How are Blocks Chained?
• Bitcoin
• Ethereum
• Hyperledger

Module 3: How Does Blockchain Work?

• Benefits and Drawbacks of Blockchain
• Cryptography: 2-way functions
• Cryptography: Hashes
• Databases vs. Blockchain

Module 4: Blockchain Use Cases and Real-World Implementations

• Blockchain Use Case Symptoms
• Blockchain Use Case Analysis and Scorecarding
• Good Blockchain Use Case Patterns
• Real World Implementations
• The Web 3.0 Revolution

Module 5: Group Consensus Models

• Proof of Work Deep Dive
• The is The Nonce?
• Hacking the Ledger
• Costs of a 51% Attack
• Group Consensus Models and Game Theory

Module 6: Proof of Stake and the Future of Ethereum

• How Does PoS Work?
• PoS vs PoW
• Ethereum 2.0
• Sharding
• How does PoW fit in?
• Group Consensus vs Participant Consensus

Module 7: Ethereum Application Architecture

• Decentralized Application Layers
• Technologies and Components of Each Layer
• Development Tools, Frameworks, and Utilities

Module 8: Sample Application Walkthrough

• Sample Application Use Case Walkthrough
• End User Solution Review
• Solution Code Review: User Interface
• Solution Code Review: Integration Layer
• Solution Code Review: Smart Contract

Module 9: DevOps Considerations

• Ethereum Smart Contract Lifecycle
• The Self-Destruct Function
• Agile in the World of Blockchain?
• The Project Team
• Blockchain Projects vs Traditional Projects

Module 10: Security Considerations

• Protecting Self-Destruct
• Code Visibility
• DevOps Vulnerabilities
• Common Blockchain Exploits

Module 11: Ethereum 2.0

• Ethereum 2.0 - What's Different
• Ethereum Shards

Module 12: Lab Environment Setup and Configuration

• Downloading and Installing VirtualBox
• Setting Up Your Environment
• Configuring Your Environment