Advanced Smart Contract Development
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Advanced Smart Contract Development
This course is part of Building DApps In Ethereum Blockchain Specialization
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Skills you'll gain
- Test Script Development
- Application Deployment
- Authorization (Computing)
- Program Development
- Identity and Access Management
- Other Programming Languages
- Transaction Processing
- Software Development
- Token Optimization
- Programming Principles
- Secure Coding
- Authentications
- User Provisioning
- Application Security
- Blockchain
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There are 3 modules in this course
The course aims to provide a solid foundation in blockchain technology, covering key concepts such as decentralized consensus, distributed ledgers, and immutability. Participants will grasp the fundamental principles that underpin Ethereum and other blockchain platforms.
● Participants will learn about the specific architecture and components of the Ethereum blockchain, including the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), accounts, transactions, and smart contracts. They will gain an understanding of how these components work together to enable decentralized applications. ● The course will introduce participants to Solidity, the programming language used for developing smart contracts on the Ethereum platform. Participants will learn the syntax, features, and best practices of Solidity programming, enabling them to write secure and efficient smart contracts. ● Participants will learn how to develop, test, and deploy smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain. They will gain hands-on experience in creating smart contract code, implementing functionalities, and testing their contracts using various tools and frameworks. ● The course will cover methods for interacting with the Ethereum network, including sending transactions, querying contract data, and utilizing Ethereum development tools and libraries. Participants will gain practical skills in interacting with the Ethereum blockchain programmatically.The course aims to provide a solid foundation in blockchain technology, covering key concepts such as decentralized consensus, distributed ledgers, and immutability. Participants will grasp the fundamental principles that underpin Ethereum and other blockchain platforms. ● Participants will learn about the specific architecture and components of the Ethereum blockchain, including the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), accounts, transactions, and smart contracts. They will gain an understanding of how these components work together to enable decentralized applications. ● The course will introduce participants to Solidity, the programming language used for developing smart contracts on the Ethereum platform. Participants will learn the syntax, features, and best practices of Solidity programming, enabling them to write secure and efficient smart contracts. ● Participants will learn how to develop, test, and deploy smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain. They will gain hands-on experience in creating smart contract code, implementing functionalities, and testing their contracts using various tools and frameworks. ● The course will cover methods for interacting with the Ethereum network, including sending transactions, querying contract data, and utilizing Ethereum development tools and libraries. Participants will gain practical skills in interacting with the Ethereum blockchain programmatically. Target audience: 1) Developers 2) Blockchain Enthusiasts 3) Entrepreneurs and Product Managers 4) Technical Professionals in the Finance and Banking industries 5) Students and Researchers Pre-requisites: 1) Participants should have a solid understanding of programming concepts and experience with at least one programming language such as JavaScript, Python, or Solidity. 2) Blockchain Basics 3) Web Development Skills 4) Command Line Experience: 5) Solidity and Ethereum Development Tools
This module provides a comprehensive exploration of Solidity, the programming language for Ethereum smart contracts. Participants will grasp Solidity basics and delve into advanced features such as inheritance, libraries, and structures. The module then covers various smart contract design patterns, encompassing Factory, Singleton, and Oracle patterns. Security considerations are addressed, focusing on challenges, delegation calls, message senders, visibility modifiers, and best practices. Additionally, participants will understand upgradeability patterns, learn how to create proxy contracts, and implement governance mechanisms for robust smart contract development. This module equips learners with a holistic understanding of Solidity and smart contract design principles.
What's included
27 videos9 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt
27 videos•Total 126 minutes
- Briefing Solidity Concept Part 1•4 minutes
- Briefing Solidity Concept Part 2•4 minutes
- Advanced Concepts Like Inheritance, Libraries•6 minutes
- Advanced Concepts Like Struct, Enum, Modifiers•6 minutes
- Design Patterns and Their Different Types•3 minutes
- Factory Pattern, Singleton Pattern, State Machine Pattern Part 1•4 minutes
- Factory Pattern, Singleton Pattern, State Machine Pattern Part 2•4 minutes
- Oracle, Proxy•6 minutes
- Check-Effect-Interaction Pattern•3 minutes
- Smart Contract Security- Key Security Challenges•6 minutes
- What Is Delegatecall, Reentrancy Guard Part 1•5 minutes
- What Is Delegatecall, Reentrancy Guard Part 2•4 minutes
- Using Msg.Sender for Authentication•6 minutes
- Solidity Visibility Modifiers•5 minutes
- Avoid Block Timestamp Manipulation•5 minutes
- Avoid Arithmetic Overflow and Underflow•4 minutes
- Popular Smart Contract Security Tools•4 minutes
- What are Upgradeability Patterns? Common Types of Them•7 minutes
- Creating Proxy Contract Part 1•6 minutes
- Creating Proxy Contract Part 2•5 minutes
- Creating Proxy Contract Part 3•4 minutes
- Creating Proxy Contract Part 4•4 minutes
- Creating Proxy Contract Part 5•3 minutes
- Creating Proxy Contract Part 6•7 minutes
- Creating Proxy Contract Part 7•4 minutes
- What Is Governance Mechanism and How to Implement it? Part 1•4 minutes
- What Is Governance Mechanism and How to Implement it? Part 2•4 minutes
9 readings•Total 74 minutes
- Introduction to Advanced Smart Contract Development•4 minutes
- Solidity Language and Best Practices - Module Introduction•2 minutes
- Advance Concepts like Libraries, Struct, Enum, Modifiers•6 minutes
- Smart Contract Pattern Designs•10 minutes
- Smart Contract Security Risks•10 minutes
- Codes for Proxy Contract•10 minutes
- Solidity Language and Best Practices - Module Conclusion•2 minutes
- Hands-on 1 - Proxy Upgrade Implementation with Hardhat and Ethers.js•10 minutes
- Solution - Hands-on 1 - Proxy Upgrade Implementation with Hardhat and Ethers.js•20 minutes
5 assignments•Total 32 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Advanced Solidity Concepts (Inheritance, Libraries)•3 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Design Patterns for Smart Contracts•3 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Security Considerations and Best Practices•3 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Upgradability Patterns•3 minutes
- Graded Assessment: Solidity Language and Best Practices•20 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 4 minutes
- Discussion Prompt: Solidity Language and Best Practices•4 minutes
This module offers a comprehensive journey into the realm of blockchain tokens and Ethereum functionality. Participants will delve into various token types, with a specific focus on the widely used ERC20 standard. The module guides learners through the process of creating, deploying, and documenting ERC20 tokens, providing practical insights. Additionally, participants will gain a nuanced understanding of gas fees, wei usage, and the distinction between gas fee and gas price, optimizing transaction costs. The module concludes with an exploration of Ethereum channels, covering payment and state channels, enhancing participants' understanding of advanced blockchain functionalities.
What's included
12 videos3 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt
12 videos•Total 58 minutes
- Tokens and Their Different Types•6 minutes
- Introducing ERC20 Token Part 1 •5 minutes
- Introducing ERC20 Token Part 2•3 minutes
- Creating ERC20 Smart Contract Part 1•4 minutes
- Creating ERC20 Smart Contract Part 2•4 minutes
- Deploying ERC20 on Testnet and Playing Around with Token•7 minutes
- What is Gas Fees? Understanding Wei and its Usage•6 minutes
- Gas Fee Vs Gas Price and Optimizing Gas Fees Part 1•5 minutes
- Gas Fee Vs Gas Price and Optimizing Gas Fees Part 2•5 minutes
- What is Ethereum Channel?•4 minutes
- Payment Channels•3 minutes
- State Channels•7 minutes
3 readings•Total 14 minutes
- Handling Payments and Financial Transactions - Module Introduction•2 minutes
- ERC20 Token Standard•10 minutes
- Module Conclusion: Handling Payments and Financial Transactions •2 minutes
4 assignments•Total 30 minutes
- Practice Quiz: ERC20 Token Standard and Token Development•3 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Working with Ether and Wei•3 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Payment Channels and State Channels•4 minutes
- Graded Assessment: Handling Payments and Financial Transactions•20 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 4 minutes
- Discussion Prompt: Handling Payments and Financial Transactions•4 minutes
This module offers a deep dive into access control mechanisms within smart contracts. Participants will engage in discussions on ownership concepts and implement role-based access control using Access Control. The module explores the significance of user registration, covering diverse methods such as self-registration, invitation-based registration, and KYC processes. Smart contract authentication is thoroughly examined, shedding light on the inner workings of Ethereum smart contracts. Additionally, learners will identify permissioned access and gain insights into the concept of whitelisting. This module equips participants with the knowledge and skills to manage access, authenticate users, and implement secure authorization in blockchain applications.
What's included
14 videos2 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt
14 videos•Total 62 minutes
- What is Access Control?•4 minutes
- Ownership and Ownerable•5 minutes
- Role-Based Access Control•3 minutes
- Using Access Control•4 minutes
- Querying Privileged Accounts Delayed Operation Part 1•4 minutes
- Querying Privileged Accounts Delayed Operation Part 2•3 minutes
- Why and Where Do We Need Registration? How To Register? Methods To Register: Self Registration•6 minutes
- Methods To Register: Invitation Based Registration, Kyc•5 minutes
- Smart Contract Based Authentication, How Does Ethereum Smart Contract Works•5 minutes
- On Chain Components of User Authentication, off Chain Components of User Authentication•3 minutes
- How User Authentication is Implemented? Digital Signatures for User Verification•5 minutes
- What is Permissioned Access? Part 1•4 minutes
- What is Permissioned Access? Part 2•4 minutes
- What is Whitelisting?•7 minutes
2 readings•Total 4 minutes
- Module Introduction: Access Control and User Management •2 minutes
- Module Conclusion: Access Control and User Management•2 minutes
4 assignments•Total 29 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Role-Based Access Control•3 minutes
- Practice Quiz: User Registration and Authentication•3 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Permissioned Access and Whitelisting•3 minutes
- Graded Assessment: Access Control and User Management•20 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 4 minutes
- Discussion Prompt: Access Control and User Management•4 minutes
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Reviewed on Apr 30, 2025
Concise, in-depth guide with practical examples—great for mastering advanced Ethereum smart contracts.
Reviewed on Apr 22, 2025
Concise, practical, and insightful—essential reading for mastering advanced smart contract techniques efficiently.
Reviewed on May 6, 2025
Great course, deep insights, practical examples, and well-explained concepts.
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