Empowering with web3.js: Web3 Applications

Empowering with web3.js: Web3 Applications

Module 1: Introduction to Web3.js and Blockchain

 

Week 1: Overview of Blockchain Technology

Video Lectures: Introduction to blockchain fundamentals, Ethereum, and decentralized applications.

Readings: Key concepts and terminologies in blockchain technology.

Quiz: Basics of blockchain and Ethereum.

 

Week 2: Setting Up the Development Environment

Video Lectures: Installing and configuring web3.js and development tools (e.g., Node.js, Truffle, Ganache).

 Assignment: Set up a development environment and create a simple project using web3.js.

 Discussion Forum: Share setup experiences and troubleshooting tips.

 

Module 2: Smart Contracts and Interaction

 

Week 3: Writing Smart Contracts

Video Lectures: Basics of Solidity programming and writing smart contracts.

Assignment**: Develop and deploy a basic smart contract using Solidity.

Quiz: Smart contract development concepts.

 

Week 4: Interacting with Smart Contracts Using web3.js

Video Lectures: Methods for interacting with smart contracts from web applications using web3.js.

Assignment: Integrate a web3.js application with a deployed smart contract to read and write data.

Peer Review: Evaluate and provide feedback on peers’ smart contract interactions.

 

Module 3: Developing Decentralized Applications (dApps)

 

Week 5: Building the Front-End

Video Lectures: Creating user interfaces for dApps using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React).

Assignment: Develop a front-end application that interacts with smart contracts via web3.js.

Discussion Forum: Share front-end development tips and project challenges.

 

Week 6: Implementing Transaction Handling and User Authentication

Video Lectures: Handling blockchain transactions, user authentication, and managing user accounts with web3.js.

 Project: Implement transaction functionality and user authentication in your dApp.

 Quiz: Transaction and authentication concepts.

 

Module 4: Testing, Deployment, and Maintenance

 

Week 7: Testing and Debugging dApps

Video Lectures: Strategies for testing and debugging smart contracts and dApps.

Assignment: Test and debug your dApp using available tools and frameworks.

Peer Review: Provide feedback on testing and debugging strategies.

 

Week 8: Deploying and Maintaining dApps

Video Lectures: Deploying dApps to Ethereum mainnet and handling maintenance.

Project: Deploy your dApp and outline a maintenance plan.

Discussion Forum: Discuss deployment experiences and maintenance best practices.