November 2018
Intermediate to advanced
252 pages
5h 35m
English
Overview
Learn Blockchain Programming with JavaScript is your gateway to understanding and building your very own blockchain solutions. Through concise and practical instructions, this book takes you from setting up your blockchain project to implementing features like mining blocks, creating transactions, and ensuring network security using proof-of-work.
What this Book will help me do
- Understand the basics of blockchain technology and its environment setup.
- Build your own blockchain network from scratch using JavaScript.
- Implement secure transactions including mining blocks and proof-of-work.
- Develop a decentralized network to host your blockchain application.
- Learn how the consensus mechanism ensures data consistency across the network.
Author(s)
None Traub is an experienced developer and a technology enthusiast with a passion for blockchain. With years of programming in JavaScript and hands-on involvement in decentralized technologies, None specializes in explaining complex concepts simply. This background enables None to provide step-by-step guidance in creating blockchain applications.
Who is it for?
This book is designed for JavaScript developers who are interested in exploring the fundamentals of blockchain technology and crafting their own blockchain systems. If you have experience in programming but are new to blockchain, this book provides an accessible introduction. It's also a great resource for developers looking to deepen their understanding of decentralized networks. Professionals aiming to add blockchain expertise to their skill set will find this book particularly beneficial.
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