Xccelerate: Smart Contract and dApp Development with Rust Free Course

Introduction

Xccelerate: Smart Contract and dApp Development with Rust is an intermediary course that offers a comprehensive introduction to blockchain technology and practical experience building smart contracts and decentralized apps (dApps) in Rust, this course is perfect for beginners. This course provides the essential foundational knowledge and practical experience needed to succeed in the area of blockchain engineering, regardless of your level of experience.

What Will You Gain from This Course

Following the completion of this course, participants will:

1. Acquire a thorough grasp of blockchain ideas, theories, and best practices.
2. Develop real applications via hands-on experience designing and constructing smart contracts using technologies like the Solana SDK.
3. Develop applications with the ability to construct interesting decentralized apps utilizing technologies such as ReactJS for web development and smart contracts.
4. Recognize the commercial value that a dApp developer provides and learn how to accurately articulate the benefits of smart contracts to stakeholders.
5. Develop a Web3 perspective, including the problem-solving, creative, and strategic skills required for Web3 development.

Skills Acquired:

1. Blockchain Fundamentals
2. Smart Contract Development
3. dApp Development
4. Solana Ecosystem Proficiency

Who Is This Course For

This course is designed for:

1. Those just starting out in the field of blockchain engineering.
2. Programmers who are considering switching to blockchain technology.
3. Entrepreneurs who want to learn about and apply blockchain technology to their enterprise.
4. Professionals who want to expand their skill set using Web3 and blockchain technologies.

Course Content

3 Modules – 4 Quizzes – Certificate of Completion

Blockchain Fundamentals

The foundation of blockchain technology is provided in Unit 1. The first section introduces blockchain technology and explains the function of consensus procedures. Cryptocurrencies and blockchain transaction processes are covered with an emphasis on the advantages and disadvantages of each, including the Blockchain Trilemma, L1/L2 solutions, and sharding. The module presents decentralized apps (dApps) and talks about smart contracts, covering how they work and their creative possibilities.

Solana Blockchain Development

A summary of Solana and its benefits over competitors is provided in this module. The module covers Solana transactions, accounts, and programs in addition to the consensus techniques (Proof of Stake, Proof of History, and TowerBFT). In addition to key concepts like Testnet, Devnet, and Mainnet, students will study the Solana transaction lifecycle.

The module also teaches the value of narrative in user experience design. It explores why narrative is important in UX and provides UX case studies. The lesson also explains how to develop excellent UX case studies.

The students are also taught key terms, and case studies from the Solana network are thoroughly covered. Important terms used in Solana, such as accounts, transactions, and programs, are taught to the students. After this basic foundation, the module offers case studies of significant projects inside the Solana ecosystem, such as Ellipsis Labs and Phantom Wallet. In order to improve learning, the course offers additional reading materials and a quiz to gauge comprehension of the material covered.

Rust for Smart Contract Development

The third and final module in this course discusses Rust programming language and creating smart contracts with it. The module opens with an introduction to Rust and explains why it is a popular choice for experts in blockchain development. It will also help students install and set up the Rust developer environment and the cargo package manager. The participants will also learn about the fundamentals of Rust programming, its variables, functions, data types, and control flow.

The students will be taught advanced Rust concepts, such as borrowing and ownership rules. They will also learn about creating and using custom data structures and will explore generic programming features and collection types in Rust. The module also goes into detail about handling errors, writing units, integrating tests, and more. The students will also explore best practices for deploying a Rust-based smart contract.

Description

This course offers an extensive examination of blockchain principles, with a particular emphasis on the Solana blockchain. Participants will gain practical experience developing smart contracts using the Solana SDK and have a comprehensive grasp of blockchain ideas, best practices, and fundamentals.

Additionally, the course covers the construction of decentralized apps (dApps) using ReactJS, enabling students to create captivating applications and convince stakeholders of the advantages of smart contracts. This course offers a comprehensive education in blockchain and Web3 programming through a combination of theoretical knowledge and hands-on assignments.

Meet the Instructor(s)

1. Siddharth Agarwal - Blockchain Architect

Siddharth Agarwal, Blockchain Architect of Xccelerate, provides considerable knowledge in software engineering and blockchain to this session. Siddharth is a product engineer located in Hong Kong who is enthusiastic about sustainability and adventure. He is now working with his team at Xccelerate to shape the future of educational technology. His inventive approach and commitment to cutting-edge solutions make him an excellent mentor on your blockchain and dApp development journey.