Web3 Developer — Web3 Backend Infrastructure
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Laying the Groundwork - **Description:** This day introduces the core concepts of Web3 and blockchain technology. You'll learn about the evolution from Web1 to Web3, what problems Web3 aims to solve, and the basics of blockchain (decentralization, immutability, consensus mechanisms). We'll also cover key Web3 vocabulary. - **Resources/Activities:** - **Expected Outcome:** Understanding the basic principles of Web3, blockchain, and related terminology. You should be able to explain the core differences between Web2 and Web3.
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The Security Backbone - **Description:** Delve into the cryptography that underpins blockchain technology. Understand how public-key cryptography, hashing, and digital signatures work, and how they contribute to the security and decentralization of blockchains. - **Resources/Activities:** - **Expected Outcome:** A basic understanding of cryptography principles and their role in securing blockchain transactions. You should understand how hashing and digital signatures work and how these components are part of blockchains.
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Writing the Rules - **Description:** Learn about smart contracts: what they are, why they're important, and how they function. Explore basic Solidity syntax, the most popular language for writing smart contracts on Ethereum, and set up a development environment. - **Resources/Activities:** - **Expected Outcome:** Familiarity with the concept of smart contracts and a basic understanding of Solidity syntax. Successfully compiled a simple smart contract.
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Building the Backend Infrastructure - **Description:** Learn to set up a local development environment to start building Web3 backend infrastructure, including installing and using Hardhat or Truffle (popular Ethereum development frameworks). Understand how to connect to a local blockchain or test networks. - **Resources/Activities:** - **Expected Outcome:** Successfully installed a development environment for building and testing Web3 applications. Deployed a simple smart contract to a local blockchain.
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Front-End to Backend Connection - **Description:** Learn how to interact with deployed smart contracts from a front-end (using tools like Web3.js or Ethers.js). Understand how to connect to a blockchain, call smart contract functions, and read data from a smart contract. - **Resources/Activities:** - **Expected Outcome:** Ability to connect a front-end (using basic JavaScript) to a deployed smart contract and read information from it.
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Real-World Testing - **Description:** Learn how to deploy smart contracts to a testnet (e.g., Goerli, Sepolia, or Mumbai). Explore testing strategies for smart contracts and writing unit tests to ensure contract functionality. - **Resources/Activities:** - **Expected Outcome:** Successfully deployed a smart contract to a testnet. Ability to write and run basic unit tests for smart contracts.
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What's Next? - **Description:** Review the concepts learned throughout the week, and explore various resources for further learning. Identify potential project ideas and discuss paths to become a more advanced Web3 backend developer. Discuss DeFi, NFTs, and other applications of Web3. - **Resources/Activities:** - **Expected Outcome:** A comprehensive understanding of the core concepts covered throughout the week. Knowledge of the next steps to take to continue learning and building Web3 applications, and a roadmap for continued skill development.
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