This course is part of the Blockchain Specialization

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Bina Ramamurthy

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The State University of New York

Blockchain SpecializationUniversity at Buffalo

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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.

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Blockchain Specialization

Intermediate Level

Knowledge of at least one modern, high-level programming language is required. Prerequisites include: "Blockchain Basics" and "Smart Contracts".

Approx. 17 hours to complete

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What you will learn

This third course of the Blockchain specialization prepares you to design and develop end-to-end decentralized applications (Dapps).

Skills you will gain

MetaMask client
Blockchain
Decentralized Applications
Truffle IDE
Smart Contract

Flexible deadlines

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Course 3 of 4 in the

Blockchain Specialization

Intermediate Level

Knowledge of at least one modern, high-level programming language is required. Prerequisites include: "Blockchain Basics" and "Smart Contracts".

Approx. 17 hours to complete

English

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Instructor

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4.4/5 (108 Ratings)

Bina Ramamurthy

Teaching Professor

Computer Science and Engineering Department

235,414 Learners

4 Courses

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University at Buffalo

The State University of New York

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1

Week 1

4 hours to complete

Decentralized Applications (Dapps)

4 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 33 min), 3 readings, 4 quizzes

Week2

Week 2

5 hours to complete

Truffle Development

5 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 57 min), 4 readings, 4 quizzes

8 videos

Truffle Development: Truffle IDE (Part1)8mTruffle IDE (Part 2) (Compile Demo)9mTruffle IDE (Part 3) (Migration Demo)5mTest-Driven Development (Part 1) (Test Demo)7mTest-Driven Development (Part 2) (Negative Test Demo)4mWeb Interface & Testing (Part 1) (Front-End Demo)8mWeb Interface & Testing (Part 2) (Metamask Demo)8mWeb Interface & Testing (Part 3) (Metamask Demo Con't)3m

4 readings

VM Setup Continued (REQUIRED)10m(OPTIONAL) Resources: Truffle IDE1h 12m(OPTIONAL) Resources: Test-Driven Development14m(OPTIONAL) Resources: Web Interface & Testing32m

4 practice exercises

Self-Check30mSelf-Check30mSelf-Check30mTruffle Development - Week 230m

Week3

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Design Improvements

3 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 34 min), 3 readings, 4 quizzes

Week4

Week 4

6 hours to complete

Application Models & Standards

6 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 23 min), 4 readings, 4 quizzes

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TOP REVIEWS FROM DECENTRALIZED APPLICATIONS (DAPPS)

by VMAug 5, 2020

The Course Practical materials are old and don't work properly. It will be really helpful if the instructors update the Ethereum.ova VM

by JRMar 5, 2023

Good course. Handy having the downloadable app for the code, although I took the opportunity to install truffle and get things working on my own terminal.

by RSSep 10, 2020

This was a wonderful course. What I wished I knew before taking it was javascript. The programming which required knowledge of it was what made this course difficult for me.

by DDJan 25, 2022

The materials need to be updated to latest versions. Even you cannot modify the materials yet, may be, you can answer more regulary to the questions in the forum.

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About the Blockchain Specialization

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.
The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
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. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Who is this class for?
This course is for anyone interested in designing and developing Dapps.
Are there any prerequisites?
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.
Are there any hardware requirements?
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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