Professional Blockchain
Build your understanding of how distributed ledger technology, decentralization and smart contracts will impact you and your business
Published on 31. January 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-1-78980-101-9 (ISBN)
Description
This book provides you with a comprehensive view of blockchain technology and develops a solid foundation with deep knowledge of all of its vital aspects. It will empower you to start your career as a blockchain developer.
About This Book
* Understand theoretical and practical aspects of blockchain technology
* Introduction to all major Blockchain platforms
* Learn smart contract programming using solidity
Who This Book Is For
Anyone who is interested in learning blockchain technology. Some background in computing and programming would be useful but not necessary.
What You Will Learn
By the end of this book, you will be able to:
* Learn the theoretical and practical foundations of the blockchain technology
* Explain decentralization and its relationship with blockchain technology
* Demonstrate how cryptography is used to provide security services
* Describe inner workings of Bitcoin and alternative cryptocurrencies
* Implement smart contracts
* Learn how Ethereum blockchain works
* Develop decentralized applications using Solidity and relevant frameworks
* Examine applications of the blockchain technology beyond currencies
* Implement other blockchain solutions including Hyperledger, Corda, and so on
* Explore research topics and the future scope of blockchain technology
In Detail
By the end of this book, learners will have adequate knowledge to start a career in blockchain industry. It provides an introduction to all the relevant concepts of blockchain technology. It also covers both theoretical and practical aspects in depth. Students will get detailed insights into how blockchain works and the techniques that are used to build it. They will learn to develop decentralized applications and smart contracts using Ethereum, Solidity, Truffle, Ganache, and other relevant frameworks. As the book provides a comprehensive knowledge of blockchain technology, it is a self-contained product that enables students to understand the technology fully.
About This Book
* Understand theoretical and practical aspects of blockchain technology
* Introduction to all major Blockchain platforms
* Learn smart contract programming using solidity
Who This Book Is For
Anyone who is interested in learning blockchain technology. Some background in computing and programming would be useful but not necessary.
What You Will Learn
By the end of this book, you will be able to:
* Learn the theoretical and practical foundations of the blockchain technology
* Explain decentralization and its relationship with blockchain technology
* Demonstrate how cryptography is used to provide security services
* Describe inner workings of Bitcoin and alternative cryptocurrencies
* Implement smart contracts
* Learn how Ethereum blockchain works
* Develop decentralized applications using Solidity and relevant frameworks
* Examine applications of the blockchain technology beyond currencies
* Implement other blockchain solutions including Hyperledger, Corda, and so on
* Explore research topics and the future scope of blockchain technology
In Detail
By the end of this book, learners will have adequate knowledge to start a career in blockchain industry. It provides an introduction to all the relevant concepts of blockchain technology. It also covers both theoretical and practical aspects in depth. Students will get detailed insights into how blockchain works and the techniques that are used to build it. They will learn to develop decentralized applications and smart contracts using Ethereum, Solidity, Truffle, Ganache, and other relevant frameworks. As the book provides a comprehensive knowledge of blockchain technology, it is a self-contained product that enables students to understand the technology fully.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-78980-101-9 (9781789801019)
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Imran Bashir has an M.Sc. in Information Security from Royal Holloway, University of London, and has a background in software development, solution architecture, infrastructure management, and IT service management. He is also a member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and British Computer Society (BCS). Imran has sixteen years of experience in the public and financial sectors. He worked on large-scale IT projects for public sector before moving to the financial services industry. Since then he has worked in various technical roles for different financial companies in Europe's financial capital, London. He is currently working for an investment bank in London.