ATC-BLOCKCHAIN-SA-2 - Blockchain Solution Architecture 2

Overview

Duration: 5.0 days

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

Objectives

• What is Blockchain
• How does Blockchain work
• Types of Blockchains
• How is Blockchain different from what we have today
• What are the 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

Content

Module 1: What is Blockchain

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

Module 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

Module 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

Module 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

Module 5: What does a Blockchain Application Look Like

• Blockchain Application Architecture
• Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
• User Interaction Layer
• Middle/Interface Layer
• Smart Contracts/Chaincode

Module 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

Module 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

Module 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

Module 9: Use Cases for BlockChain

• Real world implementations of Blockchain
• Summary and Closing Remarks

Audience

This course is designed for technical business executives who are tasked with making business decisions about leveraging Blockchain technology in their businesses.

Prerequisites

Basic understanding of Blockchain implementation knowledge and experience.

Certification

Trainocate Certificate of Attendance