About the Speaker: Raghav Dua, Engineer at Kayako
Previously: Software Developer at Fragmentsbot & Back-end Developer at LimeTray
What will be discussed? Brief introduction to basic components of any software application - compute, storage & networking Introduction to the Blockchain & Ethereum and where ethereum fits amongst components of an application Basic level introduction to Solidity programming - enough to write a small app Introduction to basic tools required to ease out DApp development - Truffle framework, Ganache CLI, Solium Demo on how to deploy a test app on your local test blockchain Differences between deploying on test network and main ethereum blockchain and the costs involved Ways in which ethereum development is different from server-based development
Scalability Usability in today's world Complementary blockchains (bigchainDB, IPFS)
Additional open discussion on: Whether ethereum is production-ready (i.e., speed, cost, feasibility, skill involved, community support, ability to handle load etc.) Additional tools like the Embark framework Additional blockchains complimenting each-other and forming the complete stack of applications - IPFS, Golem, BigchainDB
Prerequisites:
Prior programming experience, preferably in JavaScript Some experience with developing and shipping web applications would be helpful Knowledge about Infrastructure as a service like AWS would also be a plus A keen interest in how blockchains can provide a platform for application development and why it matters
Early Bird Ticket Price: Rs 1499
Early Bird discount is valid till 11 pm on Thursday, 17th May
After that price will be Rs 1999
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