Target group
The Blockchain Solution Architecture Training On Demand is for technical leaders who need to make decisions about architecture, environment, and development platforms.
Course structure
Chapter 1: What is Blockchain
- Blockchain Basic Principles
- Decentralized Ledgers
- What is a Block?
- History of the Blockchain Platforms
- What is Blockchain
Chapter 2: How Does Blockchain Work
- Benefits and Drawbacks of Blockchain
- Cryptography Basics and Hashing
- DEMO: Cryptographic Hashing
- Cryptographic Hashing Wrap Up
- Introduction to Group Consensus
- DEMO: Proof of Work
- Proof of Work Recap
- Proof of Stake Consensus
- How Does Blockchain Work
Chapter 3: Types of Blockchains
- Permissioned vs Permissionless
- What is a Smart Contract
- Open Source Blockchain Projects
- Update 2020: Types of Blockchain
Chapter 4: How is Blockchain Different Than What We Have Today
- Types of Networks
- Centralized Networks
- Distributed Networks
- Decentralized Networks
- Software vs Firmware
- Blockchain vs Database
Chapter 5: What Does a Blockchain Application Look Like?
- Blockchain Application Architecture
- Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
- User Interaction Layer
- Middle/Interface Layer
- Smart Contracts/Chaincode
Chapter 6: How Do I Design and Develop Blockchain Application?
- Guiding Design Principles
- Considerations when Designing and Application
- Application Functional Requirements
- Application Technical Requirements
- Design Tasks
- Fundamental Design Questions
Chapter 7: How Do I test a Blockchain Application?
- Blockchain Testing Approaches
- Unit Testing
- Developer Level Testing
- Configuration & Environment Testing
- Load/Performance Testing
- Volume/Stress Testing
- Regression Testing
- Application Bug Classifications
- User Load Testing
- Key Blockchain Architecture Testing Questions
Chapter 8: Use Cases for Blockchain
- Real world implementations of Blockchain
- Blockchain Use Case Analysis
- Blockchain Use Case Patterns
- Future of Blockchain
About On Demand Learning
This class is designed for those who prefer to develop the skills they need on their time and at their own pace. You will be provided one year of access to the class and all supporting course material. On Demand learning will give you the the ability to start, stop and rewind the chapters.
