Contracts and DApps

Course details

This course aims to provide an in-depth understanding of smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps) – the backbone of many modern blockchain platforms. Students will explore the development, deployment, and management of DApps, gaining hands-on experience with real-world projects.

Start Date
TBD
Target Audience
Undergraduate students interested in blockchain application development. A foundational understanding of blockchain technology and basic programming knowledge is advisable.
Duration
14-15 weeks
Learning Objectives
  • Understand the concept, significance, and mechanics of smart contracts.
  • Grasp the life cycle of a DApp, from development to deployment.
  • Explore development tools, languages, and environments tailored for DApps.
  • Design and test smart contracts ensuring security, scalability, and efficiency.
  • Dive deep into real-world use cases and business implications of DApps.
Key Features
  • Expert sessions focused on smart contract development nuances.
  • Practical labs enabling students to create, deploy, and interact with DApps.
  • Case studies reflecting real-world DApp scenarios and challenges.
  • Collaborative projects offering holistic DApp development experience.
  • Comprehensive resources and DApp templates via the LMS.
Learning path
  • Unit 1: Introduction to Smart Contracts (4)
  • Unit 2: Development and Testing of Smart Contracts (6)
  • Unit 3: DApp Architecture and Components (4)
  • Unit 4: DApp Development Environments (6)
  • Unit 5: Advanced Concepts in DApp Development (4)
  • Unit 6: Real-world DApp Use Cases (4)

Topics covered

  • Concept and Importance of Smart Contracts
  • Features and Limitations of Smart Contracts
  • Life Cycle of a Smart Contract
  • Platforms Supporting Smart Contracts

  • Introduction to Solidity: The Go-To Language
  • Structure of a Smart Contract
  • Variables, Functions, and Control Structures in Solidity
  • Testing Smart Contracts: Tools and Practices
  • Handling Exceptions and Debugging
  • Gas and Gas Optimization in Smart Contracts

  • Understanding the DApp Ecosystem
  • Backend, Frontend, and Blockchain in DApps
  • Web3.js: Bridging the Gap between Web and Blockchain
  • Interacting with Users: DApp User Interfaces

  • Ethereum as a DApp Platform
  • Development with Truffle and Ganache
  • DApp Deployment: Mainnet vs Testnet
  • IPFS: Decentralized File Storage for DApps
  • DApps on Binance Smart Chain and other Platforms
  • DApp Optimization and Scalability

  • Ensuring DApp Security
  • Upgradable Smart Contracts
  • Integrating Oracles: Feeding External Data
  • Privacy and Confidentiality in DApps

  • Decentralized Exchanges (DEX)
  • Gaming and Virtual Goods DApps
  • DApps in Supply Chain and Identity Management
  • Future of DApps: Trends and Predictions

Grading:

  • Class Participation: 10%
  • Weekly Assignments: 30%
  • Group DApp Project: 20%
  • Mid-Term Examination: 20%
  • Final Examination: 20%

Reading Material: Core textbooks on DApp and smart contract development, complemented by developer guides and case studies. Additional resources available on the LMS.

Assignments: Theoretical tasks combined with real-world DApp development projects.

Faculty: An industry expert with extensive experience in DApp and smart contract development.

Teaching Instructors: TBD

Contact Us

E-mail

arun.reddy@globuslearn.com

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