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Blockchain Quick Start Guide
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Blockchain Quick Start Guide

by Xun (Brian) Wu, Weimin Sun
December 2018
Intermediate to advanced
222 pages
6h 6m
English
Packt Publishing

Overview

Embark on your journey into blockchain development with "Blockchain Quick Start Guide"! In this approachable yet comprehensive resource, you will learn the key principles behind blockchain technology, gain proficiency in Ethereum and Solidity programming, and understand how to build enterprise-grade decentralized applications. This book equips you to confidently navigate the world of blockchain.

What this Book will help me do

  • Understand the fundamentals of blockchain technology and its decentralized principles.
  • Gain proficiency in Ethereum and Solidity programming to create smart contracts.
  • Develop and test decentralized applications on Ethereum and Hyperledger platforms.
  • Implement business networks using Hyperledger Composer.
  • Apply blockchain knowledge to real-world business scenarios and industry challenges.

Author(s)

Xun (Brian) Wu and None Sun are respected figures in the blockchain domain, bringing together extensive experience in decentralized applications and enterprise blockchain solutions. With a passion for breaking down complex topics into clear and actionable guides, they aim to make blockchain development accessible to everyone. Their collaborative efforts in this book deliver a well-rounded and practical guide to blockchain technology.

Who is it for?

This book is ideal for software developers, technology analysts, and anyone keen to dive into blockchain. Beginners with little or no experience in blockchain will find the guiding materials helpful and easy to understand, while intermediate learners can refine their skills in Ethereum and Hyperledger. If you're motivated to learn the principles of decentralized technologies and apply them in practical contexts, this book is for you.

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781789807974