Beginning Ethereum Smart Contracts Programming: With Examples in Python, Solidity, and JavaScript

Beginning Ethereum Smart Contracts Programming, second edition, is a comprehensive guide to writing Ethereum blockchain smart contracts, testing them, deploying them, and creating a web application to interact with them. It covers web3.js APIs, additional consensus protocols, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), developing NFT tokens using ERC-721, and more. The book's "learn-by-doing" approach allows readers to be productive and feel confident in their ability quickly.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 370 pages
Publication date: 07 April 2023
Publisher: APress

Ethereum Smart Contracts Programming, second edition, is the ultimate guide for beginners looking to dive into the world of blockchain and smart contracts. Written by experienced author Lee, this comprehensive book covers everything you need to know to get started, from the basics of blockchain and its motivation to advanced topics such as web3.js APIs, additional consensus protocols, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and developing NFT tokens using ERC-721.

The book begins with a foundational discussion of blockchain and the motivation behind it, providing a clear understanding of the technology's potential applications. From there, you will get up close and personal with the Ethereum blockchain, learning how to use an Ethereum client (geth) to create a private Ethereum blockchain to perform transactions such as sending Ethers to another account on another node.

Lees' "learn-by-doing" approach ensures that you will be productive and feel confident in your ability in no time. The book also covers tokens, a topic that has taken the cryptocurrency market by storm. Sample code in Python, Solidity, and JavaScript is provided in the book and online, allowing you to practice what you have learned and apply it to your own projects.

Whether you are a developer, entrepreneur, or simply interested in learning more about blockchain and smart contracts, Ethereum Smart Contracts Programming, second edition, is the perfect resource for you. With its clear and concise language, hands-on examples, and comprehensive coverage, this book will help you take your first steps into the world of blockchain and smart contracts. So why wait? Start building your own blockchain today!

Weight: 726g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781484292709
Edition number: 2nd ed.