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This course is part of Solidity Mastery: Foundations to Advanced Smart Contracts Specialization
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This course is ideal for beginners in blockchain or software engineers interested in decentralized apps. No Solidity experience needed.
Recommended experience
Intermediate level
This course is ideal for beginners in blockchain or software engineers interested in decentralized apps. No Solidity experience needed.
Understand and recall key Solidity concepts such as variables, functions, and control structures within the Ethereum blockchain.
Apply knowledge by writing, compiling, and deploying smart contracts using the Remix Ethereum IDE.
Analyze and evaluate the use of visibility modifiers and debug smart contracts for security and efficiency.
Create advanced smart contracts by designing and implementing features like state management and conditional logic.
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This course serves as a comprehensive introduction to Solidity and smart contract development on Ethereum. Starting with the basics, you’ll become familiar with the Remix Ethereum IDE, a critical tool for writing and testing smart contracts. Through step-by-step guidance, you’ll explore core concepts such as syntax, comments, and pragma Solidity. The course ensures you are comfortable with every aspect of the IDE, making your development journey smooth and engaging.
Moving deeper into Solidity, you’ll learn how to write and deploy your first smart contract. Topics such as variables, data types, and functions are covered thoroughly, ensuring you grasp the foundational elements of smart contract coding. Exercises and solutions help reinforce your learning, making each section highly interactive. The course covers critical programming structures like if-else statements, loops, and operators, equipping you with the decision-making tools essential for smart contract logic. Finally, you will dive into more advanced topics such as scope, visibility, and memory management in Solidity. As you progress, you’ll tackle more complex coding tasks like arithmetic, logical operators, and string handling, preparing you to develop fully functional and efficient smart contracts. By the end, you’ll have not only theoretical knowledge but also practical coding skills to confidently create Ethereum-based applications. This course is ideal for beginners in blockchain development, software engineers interested in decentralized applications, or anyone with basic programming knowledge. No prior experience with Solidity is necessary, but familiarity with basic programming concepts is recommended.
In this module, we will lay the groundwork for your success in this course. You'll gain a clear understanding of the course layout, familiarize yourself with essential tools like Remix Ethereum, and learn how to effectively code alongside the instructor, ensuring a smooth learning experience from start to finish.
8 videos2 readings
In this module, we will introduce you to Solidity, the foundational programming language for smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain. You'll take your first steps in smart contract development by copying, deploying, and reconfiguring simple contracts, and gain a solid understanding of the pragma Solidity statement and its implications.
9 videos
In this module, we will cover the basic building blocks of Solidity programming, focusing on variables, data types, and functions. You will gain hands-on experience by writing and troubleshooting basic smart contracts, setting the stage for more advanced topics in Solidity.
10 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will delve deeper into the foundational concepts of Solidity, exploring decision-making logic, the scope of variables and functions, and the importance of visibility in writing secure and efficient smart contracts. Through exercises, you’ll gain a practical understanding of these crucial topics.
24 videos
In this module, we will focus on advanced basic concepts of Solidity, including loops, string manipulation, and memory management. You’ll learn to optimize your code and manage data effectively, preparing you for more complex smart contract development tasks.
11 videos1 reading2 assignments
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