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Innovate with the Next Frontier in Technology. Learn how the blockchain is leading to a paradigm shift in decentralized application programming
Instructor: Bina Ramamurthy
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Intermediate level
Knowledge of at least one modern, high-level programming language is required.
Understand smart contracts, a core idea and computational model of blockchain that enables automation, autonomy, scalability and transparency.
Have an understanding and working knowledge of the emerging blockchain technology.
How to design and program smart contracts and decentralized application.
How to think of innovative application models, leveraging the blockchain technology.
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This specialization introduces blockchain, a revolutionary technology that enables peer-to-peer transfer of digital assets without any intermediaries, and is predicted to be just as impactful as the Internet. More specifically, it prepares learners to program on the Ethereum blockchain. The four courses provide learners with (i) an understanding and working knowledge of foundational blockchain concepts, (ii) a skill set for designing and implementing smart contracts, (iii) methods for developing decentralized applications on the blockchain, and (iv) information about the ongoing specific industry-wide blockchain frameworks.
The specialization covers a range of essential topics, from the cryptographic underpinnings of blockchain technology to enabling decentralized applications on a private Ethereum blockchain platform.
It is ideal for programmers and designers involved in developing and implementing blockchain applications, and anyone who is interested in understanding its potential.
Applied Learning Project
Learners will apply the concepts covered in the courses to deploy an instance of a blockchain and carry out peer-to-peer transactions, program and test smart contracts using Solidity language; and analyze, design and code a blockchain-based solution for decentralized applications.
A learner will be able to recognize foundational concepts of blockchain, and apply these program concepts on the blockchain.
This second course of the Blockchain specialization will help you design, code, deploy and execute a smart contract.
This third course of the Blockchain specialization prepares you to design and develop end-to-end decentralized applications (Dapps).
This fourth course of the Blockchain specialization provides learners with an understanding of the broader blockchain ecosystem.
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Time to completion can vary based on your schedule, but learners can expect to complete the Specialization in 4 to 6 months.
Knowledge of at least one modern, high-level programming language is required. Learners should have an understanding of object-oriented design and programming, as well as the command line interface of a Linux-like system. This object-oriented knowledge is necessary for understanding and designing a smart contract. Basic working knowledge of web applications, HTML and javascript are necessary for developing Dapps. Also required is 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+.
It is important that learners take the courses in order, since the concepts and projects are developed based on the previous course, as described below.
· The first course focuses on essential concepts and does not require programming.
· The second course explores the smart contract, gradually building the skills to program smart contracts in Solidity and test them using the Remix IDE. It features a programming project.
· The third course drills deeper into developing end-to-end applications for the blockchain. It features interaction of a blockchain ecosystem with traditional web applications. Learners will develop applications and a project in the Truffle environment.
· The fourth course introduces other blockchain platforms and business applications. Learners will compose a white paper that compares industry blockchain platforms.
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On completion of this specialization, a learner will recognize foundational concepts of blockchain, and apply these program concepts on the blockchain, including:
· Algorithms and techniques enabling trust in a decentralized peer-to-peer network
· Transactions, account, block and the structure of a blockchain
· The distributed immutable ledger of transactions
· Smart contracts, a core idea and computational model of blockchain that enables automation, autonomy, scalability and transparency
· The blockchain application stack and orchestrating blockchain Dapp solutions for business use cases
· Ongoing industry-wide blockchain efforts, such as Hyperledger (supply chain) and R3 Corda (financial)
More specifically, on successful completion of the specialization, a learner will able to
· Have an understanding and working knowledge of the emerging blockchain technology
· Design and program smart contracts and decentralized application
· Evaluate the applicability of the blockchain technology to their current business problems
· Think of innovative application models leveraging the blockchain technology
· Contribute to protocol improvement of the blockchain
This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
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When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.