Thread by @DrMJG_7

Do you want to become a #blockchain developer?

Here is how to get started.

A thread.

First, who is a blockchain developer.?
“A #blockchain developer is a developer that takes care of optimizing and developing blockchain-related #dApps, smart contracts, protocols, and architecture.”

It is a responsible position which...

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requires attention to detail, knowledge, and ability to overcome challenges.

There are two types of blockchain developers.
1. Core Blockchain Developers
2. Blockchain Software Developers

The core blockchain developers are responsible for...

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architecture development. They design the protocols required to run a blockchain solution successfully. The other vital aspects of what they do include the consensus protocol design and making high-level decisions.

The Blockchain Software Developer works differently...

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His role is to develop and implement the blockchain using the designs created by the core blockchain developers. Blockchain software developers develop decentralized applications(dApps).

To become a blockchain developer, you need a good set of technical skills.

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1. You should have an understanding of blockchain architecture and how it works. Apart from that, you should also understand key concepts such as
consensus, hash functions & distributed ledger technology.

2. You should also have an understanding...

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of data structures which will give you the ability to configure the blockchain according to your requirement.

3. Also, you need an understanding of Smart contract development as smart contracts are at the core of modern blockchain networks. #Ethereum ...

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for example, offers smart contracts. It lets you set up business logic or automate certain aspects of dApp. You may want to learn #Solidity as it is one of the programming languages used to develop smart contracts.

4. A basic understanding of cryptography
#Cryptography...

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is yet another technical skill to have. Blockchain protects the data by using highly effective cryptography algorithms. Knowing cryptography can help you implement dApps and other blockchain-related services more confidently.

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How to become a blockchain developer?

Step 1. Learn the basics - blockchain principles & concepts, architecture, decentralization (public and private approach), the use of consensus for achieving decision making on the network,...

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blockchain development tools, ICOs, cryptocurrencies e.t.c. Also, go through blockchain glossary, and you will be able to understand most of the essential concepts. Blockchain has grown a lot in the past few years, so it pays to learn about the blockchain ecosystem.

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Learn about Enterprise blockchain platforms, Blockchain as a Service(BaaS) such as Hyperledger, Quorum, Corda, and Ethereum Enterprise.

Step 2: Learn how the blockchain process works. Get familiar with a real-world implementation like Blockchain usage in...

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cryptocurrencies. Try out buying some cryptocurrency and storing them in an offline wallet. By going through the whole process, you can understand how cryptocurrencies, one of the most significant use-cases of blockchain works

Step 3: Start coding — Learn from...

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blockchain tutorials. For beginners, I recommend learning Solidity. It will help you create and develop dApps and smart contracts on Ethereum blockchain. You may also take a deep dive into the open-source code of different blockchain platforms.

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Most of the blockchain platforms are open source, and hence the code is readily available for scrutiny or learning.

Step 4: Learn Smart Contracts Smart contract is also one of the vital blockchain concepts that you need to learn. It is a computer protocol similar to...

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legal contracts in real life. You can use it to automate or add functionality to your dApps.

Step 5: Read Blockchain Related Content
Keep reading blockchain-related content. Many websites offer high-quality, blockchain content.

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I recommend checking out BlockGeeks @Blockgks and 101Blockchains.com.

Step 6: Keep improving
There is no end to learning. We recommend you to keep learning.

I wish you the very best.

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