Learn the basics of blockchain development.

Mastering Blockchain Development

In this module, we’ll learn the fundamentals of blockchain concepts, from its basics to deploying blockchain networks. We will start with basic cryptography constructs, like hash functions and PKI encryption. We’ll also build a solid base for understanding blockchain and appreciate its value. Then, we will explore the Hyperledger Fabric technology by IBM using hands-on development environment within our browser. This module is a great starting point for engineers looking to develop expertise in blockchain technology with Hyperledger Fabric specialty. In this module, we’ll deploy our own blockchain network and deploy chaincode on it. We’ll also create an application that invokes our chaincode running in the fabric network. We’ll also learn how to manage fabric user identities in our application using wallets.

Become a Blockchain Developer

Here’s a quick summary of what we learned from the “Become a Blockchain Developer” module.

Introduction - Understanding Blockchain

The Technology Pre-reqs for Understanding Blockchain

Blockchain Data Storage

Understanding the Value of Blockchain (Bitcoin example)

Hyperledger Fabric - Concepts

STEP 1: Deploy First Fabric Network

STEP 2: Write and Deploy Chaincode

STEP 3: Create a Client Application

Conclusion

Final Remarks

Summary