Ethereum App Development Workshop

About the Speaker: 

Raghav Dua, Engineer at Kayako

Previously: Software Developer at Fragmentsbot & Back-end Developer at LimeTray

What will be discussed?

• Brief introduction to basic components of any software application - compute, storage & networking
• Introduction to the Blockchain & Ethereum and where ethereum fits amongst components of an application
• Basic level introduction to Solidity programming - enough to write a small app
• Introduction to basic tools required to ease out DApp development - Truffle framework, Ganache CLI, Solium
• Demo on how to deploy a test app on your local test blockchain
• Differences between deploying on test network and main ethereum blockchain and the costs involved
• Ways in which ethereum development is different from server-based development

• Scalability
• Usability in today's world
• Complementary blockchains (bigchainDB, IPFS)

Additional open discussion on:

• Whether ethereum is production-ready (i.e., speed, cost, feasibility, skill involved, community support, ability to handle load etc.)
• Additional tools like the Embark framework
• Additional blockchains complimenting each-other and forming the complete stack of applications - IPFS, Golem, BigchainDB

Prerequisites:

• Prior programming experience, preferably in JavaScript
• Some experience with developing and shipping web applications would be helpful
• Knowledge about Infrastructure as a service like AWS would also be a plus
• A keen interest in how blockchains can provide a platform for application development and why it matters

Early Bird Ticket Price: Rs 1499

*Early Bird discount is valid till 11 pm on Thursday, 17th May*

*After that price will be Rs 1999*

NOTE: We also have a special discount in case you're currently a STUDENT. Email us at ayushi@hellomeets.com to avail the same