Become An Ethereum Blockchain Developer

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Coursera
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Free Online Course (Audit)
Languages

English
Certificate

Paid Certificate Available
Duration & workload

13 hours 11 minutes
Sessions

On-Demand
Level

Beginner
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Overview

Embark on a journey into the world of Ethereum blockchain development, where you'll acquire the skills necessary to become a proficient blockchain developer. This course guides you through the intricacies of Ethereum, starting with foundational concepts and progressing to advanced development techniques. You'll gain hands-on experience with tools like Remix IDE, Truffle, and Hardhat, ensuring you're well-equipped to handle real-world blockchain projects. Throughout the course, you'll engage in practical projects that solidify your understanding of Ethereum development. Whether it's building a blockchain messenger, implementing a smart wallet, or creating your own ERC20 token sale, each project is designed to enhance your problem-solving skills and deepen your knowledge of smart contracts and decentralized applications. The course also covers essential aspects like Metamask integration, smart contract security, and the deployment of NFTs on Ethereum. As you progress, you'll move from theory to practice, learning to write, test, and deploy smart contracts across various Ethereum networks. The course is structured to ensure a smooth learning curve, providing you with the confidence and competence to develop robust blockchain applications. By the end of this course, you'll have a portfolio of projects and the expertise needed to excel as an Ethereum blockchain developer. This course is ideal for developers with basic programming knowledge who are eager to explore blockchain technology, particularly the Ethereum platform. Prior experience in Solidity or blockchain is beneficial but not required, as the course starts with the fundamentals and gradually advances to more complex topics.

Syllabus

Introduction to the Course

In this module, we will introduce you to the course, starting with an overview of the topics and skills you will master. You'll meet your instructor, learn who this course is designed for, and explore the course structure to ensure you get the most out of it.

Remix IDE

In this module, we will dive into the Remix IDE, a powerful tool for Ethereum developers. You'll learn how to set up the IDE, manage your project files, and work with smart contracts. We will also cover essential blockchain basics and demonstrate how to read from and write to smart contracts using Remix, culminating in a comprehensive wrap-up of the section.

[Project] The Blockchain Messenger

In this module, we will build a blockchain-based messenger application, exploring key Solidity concepts like booleans, integers, strings, and address types. You will learn how to safely manage integer rollover with SafeMath, understand the Msg object, and differentiate between view and pure functions. By the end of the section, you'll implement and deploy your own Blockchain Messenger, solidifying your skills through practical application.

[Project] Smart Money - Deposit and Withdrawals

In this module, we will guide you through the creation of a smart contract for managing deposits and withdrawals, known as "Smart Money." You'll start by setting up MetaMask, sending transactions, and exploring the inner workings of Ethereum transactions and hashing. You'll also learn how to work with Remix and the Injected Web3 provider, apply the payable modifier, and handle fallback functions. By the end of this section, you'll implement a robust Smart Money application.

[Project] Smart Wallet

In this module, we will focus on building a smart contract wallet, starting with an introduction to Solidity mappings and how they can be applied to a wallet example. You will learn the differences between structs and child contracts, how to combine structs with mappings, and how to handle exceptions using require, assert, and try/catch. Additionally, we will delve into low-level Solidity calls, providing you with a deep understanding of smart contract interactions. By the end of this section, you will have implemented a fully functional Smart Wallet.

[Project] ERC20 Token Sale

In this module, we will walk you through creating and deploying an ERC20 token and setting up a token sale. You will learn how to interact with smart contracts using Web3.js, understand the ABI array, and work with events as return variables. The module also covers advanced topics like modifiers, inheritance, reserved keywords, and safely destroying contracts with self-destruct. By the end, you will have successfully implemented an ERC20 Token Sale and verified your source code on a block explorer.

[Project] Non-Fungible Token (NFT)

In this module, we will guide you through the creation and deployment of a Non-Fungible Token (NFT) using various industry-standard tools and frameworks. You'll start by deploying an ERC721 token using OpenZeppelin and Remix, then progress to Truffle for more advanced development, including migrations, unit testing, and debugging. We'll also cover Hardhat and Foundry setups for deployment and testing, with insights into different token standards. By the end of this section, you will have a thorough understanding of the entire NFT development lifecycle, from deployment to verification.