Blockchain Solution Architecture Training On Demand

About On Demand Learning

This On Demand video training class on Blockchain Architecture is for technical leaders who need to make decisions about architecture, environment, and development platforms.

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.

This training will give you the the ability to start, stop and rewind the chapters. This class will not support questions or have a live instructor-interaction; if you would like live training please view our Instructor-led Architecture Class.

This course also prepares you for the Certified Blockchain Solution Architecture exam. The exam voucher is included with class (a $300 value); exams are delivered globally at Pearson VUE.

What's Included

With class you will receive:

• One year of unlimited access to course content
• Certified Blockchain Solution Architecture exam voucher (with purchase of bundle)
• Ability to stop, pause rewind and move through all chapters
• Sample quiz questions
• Exam Prep Digital Course Material: View from anywhere and any device

Class Overview

The class covers the following topics:

• What is Blockchain
• How does Blockchain work
• Types of Blockchains
• How is Blockchain different from what we have today
• What are use cases for Blockchain
• What does a Blockchain app look like
• How do I design a Blockchain app
• How do I develop a Blockchain app
• How do I test a Blockchain app

Prerequisites

None

Course Outline

Chapter 1: What is Blockchain

• Blockchain Basic Principles
• Centralized and Decentralized Ledgers
• Mechanics of Blockchain
• What is a Block?
• How are Blocks Chained Together?

Chapter 2: How Does Blockchain Work

• Benefits and Drawbacks of Blockchain
• Cryptography
• Public Key Cryptography
• Cryptographic Hashing
• Blockchain Consensus
• Proof of Work Consensus
• Proof of Stake Consensus
• Other Consensus Mechanisms Explained
• Lifecycle of a Public Blockchain Transaction

Chapter 3: Types of Blockchains

• Public vs Private Blockchains
• Open vs Closed Blockchains
• Open Source Blockchain Projects
• Blockchain Smart Contracts
• Tokens and Coins
• Using Gas in Ethereum
• “Blockless” Solution Platforms

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 a Blockchain Application?

• Guiding Design Principles
• Personas (User Types)
• User Stories (Application Interaction)
• Application Functional Requirements
• Application Technical Requirements
• Design Tasks
• Fundamental Design Questions

Chapter 7: How Do I Develop a Blockchain Application?

• Fundamental Design Concepts
• Calling External Contracts
• Error Handling
• Pull vs Push Payments
• On-Chain Data
• Local Testing Recommendations
• Not Using Agile Development Process
• Technology Design Decisions
• Monolithic vs Modular
• Complexity Models

Chapter 8: 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 9: Use Cases for Blockchain

• Real world implementations of Blockchain

About the Instructor: Kris Bennett

Kris Bennett is the Chief Learning Officer at Blockchain Training Alliance and has taught thousands of students on Blockchain Basics, Architecture, Ethereum and Hyperledger.  Kris comes from a 20-year background in custom software design, delivery, and consulting. He's seen what works and what doesn't when it comes to addressing human behavioral patterns with emerging technology.

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