Decentralized Applications (Dapps)

This specialization introduces blockchain, a revolutionary technology that enables peer-to-peer transfer of digital assets without any intermediaries, and is predicted to be just as impactful as the Internet. More specifically, it prepares learners to program on the Ethereum blockchain. The four courses provide learners with (i) an understanding and working knowledge of foundational blockchain concepts, (ii) a skill set for designing and implementing smart contracts, (iii) methods for developing decentralized applications on the blockchain, and (iv) information about the ongoing specific indus

Created by: Bina Ramamurthy

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Overall Score : 86 / 100

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Course Description

This third course of the Blockchain specialization prepares you to design and develop end-to-end decentralized applications (Dapps) - which provide anyone with access to the blockchain's features and services. You will use Truffle IDE, smart contracts, a simple web client and a MetaMask client. You will learn about the architecture of a Dapp: the front-end client interface, backed by the blockchain and smart contracts. The course covers the basic design of a Dapp, Truffle development process and commands (init, develop, test and migrate), test-driven development of Dapp, Dapp application models and emerging standards that are essential for predictable Dapp behavior. Main concepts are delivered through videos, demos and hands-on exercises.

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Instructor Details

Bina Ramamurthy

Dr. Bina Ramamurthy is a Teaching Professor at University at Buffalo, Computer Science and Engineering Department. She has been involved in the STEM area research, curriculum development, and instruction for the past two decades. She is the Program Director of the SUNY approved certificate program in Data-intensive Computing at University at Buffalo. She is the Director of the Blockchain ThinkLab that has been awarded University at Buffalo's President's Circle Funding. Bina has designed and implemented emerging technology training programs for diverse industries with international participation including manufacturing, automotive and healthcare. She recently received the Best Teaching Faculty of the Year award (2017) from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Buffalo. She has been the Principal Investigator on four National Science Foundation (NSF) grants and a co-investigator in five Innovative Instructional Technology grants (IITG) from SUNY. She has given numerous invited presentations at prominent conferences in the areas of data-intensive and big-data computing. Bina Ramamurthy received the B.E. (Honors) in Electronics and Communication from Madras University, India, the M.S. in Computer Science from Wichita State University, KS, and the Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University at Buffalo, NY.

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By Randhir N on 12-Jul-19

Presentation by instructor is not good. Assignment is confusing

By Rahul R on 7-May-19

Instructor teaching process is too simple. I like this course. But syallbus is too short.

By Chan K K on 18-Jul-19

The course in unmaintained. Lecture said the software updates too fast, so they hang with an old version. However, it is incompatible with its external resources. Students spend time finding fixes, instead of learning.

By Javier L C C on 8-Aug-19

Very basic, it was more informative than practical

By Theodore T on 19-Nov-18

The 3rd course in this specialization continues building on the previous one. The programming assignment is intimidating at first glance, especially if you are not used in JavaScript style syntax and programming. As usual, with some effort someone is able to overcome all challenges. Again, in order to acquire a more in-depth look in these concepts, personal dedication and effort is required beyond the minimal time-commitment stated in the course's review

By Sintyadi T on 26-Dec-18

It is all perfect. The only downside is that I am not that good with js :D

By Erix S on 20-Nov-18

very useful

By Antonio R on 21-Jan-19

100% recommended

By YC on 25-Jan-19

very well structured

By Giovanni K C on 4-Mar-19

10/10 would recommend to someone who wants to learn about Dapps

By Sanjay M on 15-Dec-18

it is well structure practical project based training.

By Ricardo A G T on 14-Jan-19

the best course for dapp development