Smart Contracts - Blockchain Technology Applied

Overview

Step into the future of technology with "Smart Contracts - Blockchain Technology Applied"— a course designed to transform your understanding of blockchain innovation. Smart contracts are the backbone of decentralized systems, powering applications in finance, healthcare, gaming, and beyond. In this course, you’ll discover how these self-executing contracts revolutionize trust, efficiency, and transparency in the digital world. Starting with the fundamentals, you’ll explore what smart contracts are, their history, and the platforms that bring them to life. Dive deep into Solidity, the most widely used programming language for smart contracts, and gain hands-on experience in writing, testing, and deploying secure contracts on the Ethereum blockchain. Learn to navigate critical legal and regulatory landscapes while mastering optimization techniques to minimize gas fees. As you advance, uncover the power of oracles for integrating real-world data, employ advanced Solidity programming concepts, and audit contracts for vulnerabilities using industry-standard tools. Whether you're a developer, entrepreneur, or tech enthusiast, this course equips you with practical skills to build robust and scalable smart contracts that thrive in today’s blockchain ecosystem. Don’t just learn about blockchain—become a part of its evolution. Enroll now and start your journey toward smart contract mastery! Note: This is the Course 1 of three course specialisation series.

Syllabus

Fundamentals of Smart Contracts

In this module, you'll learn the basics of smart contracts, including their definition, history, and key functions. You'll compare major blockchain platforms like Ethereum and EOS to understand their strengths and weaknesses. Finally, you'll explore the legal and regulatory aspects to ensure compliance in your smart contract projects.

Developing Smart Contracts

In this module, you'll learn the essentials of smart contract development, starting with the basics of the Solidity language, including its key features and development tools. You'll then write and test a basic smart contract, focusing on debugging and optimizing your code. Finally, you'll discover how to deploy your contracts to the Ethereum test network, understand gas fees, and implement security best practices to ensure robustness in your projects.

Advanced Smart Contract Concepts

In this module, you'll learn advanced topics in smart contract development, starting with oracles and their role in integrating external data into your contracts. You'll explore how to apply this knowledge through real-world use cases. Next, you’ll delve into advanced Solidity programming, focusing on inheritance, error handling, and gas optimization techniques. Finally, you'll examine smart contract security auditing, identifying common vulnerabilities and implementing best practices for secure coding.