Hey there! Greetings and welcome back to my page! As you may have noticed, this post is a bit of a departure from my usual content format. However, I'm excited to shift gears for a moment and share with you the newly launched blockchain course by Patrick Collins. In this post, I'll be diving into what the course covers, what you can expect to learn, and why it's a must-take for anyone interested in blockchain development. So, let's dive right in!

Introduction

Are you interested in learning more about blockchain development and becoming a professional smart contract developer? Then look no further than Chainlink Labs’ Patrick Collins' Ultimate 30-hour Blockchain Development Course using the Foundry framework. In this blog post, we'll delve into the reasons why you should consider taking this course.

Firstly, it's important to note that Patrick Collins has been creating end-to-end data dump passion projects and educational courses on web3 for the past three years and more. This experience has allowed him to create the most advanced, beginner-to-hero course on solidity and blockchain development ever created. Whether you're a veteran in the field or new to blockchain, this course will likely provide valuable insights and new ways to code.

One of the biggest selling points of this course is the use of the Foundry framework. Foundry is quickly becoming the preferred smart contract development framework due to its speed and reliability. It's also 100% based on Solidity, meaning you don't need to learn another language as you're creating your smart contracts. Additionally, it's about 10 times faster than other frameworks, making it the top choice for smart contract auditors.

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What to expect from this course

Just to point out, Patrick Collins' previous courses, "Learn Blockchain, Solidity, and Full Stack Web3 Development with Javascript" and "Solidity, Blockchain, and Smart Contract Course — Beginner to Expert Python Tutorial" are also worth mentioning. These courses are free and provide everything you need to know about becoming a professional smart contract, web3 or blockchain developer.

But the new Foundry Course can be thought of as the third installment, providing learners with even more tools and knowledge to succeed in the industry.

Speaking of what to expect from this course, this 30-hour course is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of blockchain development, smart contracts, solidity, ERC20s, FullStack web3 dapps, decentralized finance (DeFi), Chainlink, Ethereum, upgradable smart contracts, DAOs, aave, IPFS, and more. Here's what you can expect to learn from this course:

• Core fundamentals of how blockchains work and why smart contracts are important

• Solidity Fundamentals — the primary language used to write smart contracts

• Work with protocols and tools like Chainlink, Ethereum, & Openzeppelin

• Working with Remix - a web-based integrated development environment (IDE) that allows developers to write, test, and deploy smart contracts.

• A crowdfunding web3 decentralized kick-starter project - Fund Me

• AI Prompting and Foundry Simple Storage

• How to create customized NFTs and ERC20 tokens

• Testing, tooling, and common smart contract design patterns

• Upgradeability and advanced concepts like proxies

• DeFi and protocols like Aave

• Everything you need to know about “backend” smart contract development

From the words of the author himself:

"Follow along with the videos and you'll be a blockchain wizard in no time!"

• Patrick Collins

Whether you choose the Foundry-based or JavaScript-based course, both courses are fantastic for learning blockchain development. They each have associated code repositories, so if you want, you can go through all the code!

Here are the videos to the other Videos in case you might consider checking them out too:

• Blockchain development with JavaScript

• Blockchain development with Python

Summary

In conclusion, taking Collins' Ultimate 30-hour Blockchain Development Course using the Foundry framework is an excellent choice for anyone looking to become a professional smart contract developer. With years of experience and expertise in the field, Patrick Collins has provided learners with an unparalleled educational experience. Whether it's the Foundry course or the Javascript course, you'll gain valuable insights and knowledge that will serve you well in your future blockchain endeavors. So what are you waiting for? Take the first step toward your future in blockchain development today! Till we meet again, Merci!!🤍

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References

Source Code: https://github.com/Cyfrin/foundry-full-course-f23

Web3Education: https://web3education.dev/

Patrick Collins's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PatrickAlphaC

Patrick Collins's Twitter: https://twitter.com/patrickalphac

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