Course Outline

Introduction to Python for Government

  • Controlling the flow of your program for government applications
  • Working with lists in governmental data sets
  • Utilizing the dictionary data type for efficient data management
  • Manipulating strings for enhanced data processing
  • Pattern matching with regular expressions for improved data validation
  • Reading, writing, and managing files for government records
  • Debugging your code to ensure robust governmental software solutions
  • Pulling information from the internet (web scraping) for government research
  • Working with Excel, Word, and PDF documents for government reporting
  • Handling CSV and JSON data for interoperable government systems
  • Keeping time accurately for government operations
  • Scheduling tasks for efficient governmental processes
  • Launching programs to automate government workflows
  • Sending emails and other messages for secure government communication
  • Manipulating images for government publications
  • GUI Automation for streamlined government user interfaces

Introduction to Blockchain for Government

  • History and background of blockchain technology
  • Companies using blockchain in governmental contexts
  • Introduction to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Hyperledger for government applications
  • Understanding centralized, decentralized, and distributed networks for government operations
  • Addressing real-time challenges with blockchain for government solutions

Bitcoin and Why It Is Important for Government

  • History and background of Bitcoin
  • Key characteristics relevant to government use cases
  • Transactions in a governmental context
  • Mining:
    • Hashing and dual key encryption for secure government transactions
    • Proof of work mechanisms for government validation
    • Merkle Tree structures for transparent government records
    • CPU versus GPU mining for government resource optimization
  • Achieving consensus in governmental blockchain networks

Ethereum for Government

  • Brief background on Ethereum and its relevance to government
  • Technologies behind Ethereum for government applications
  • Smart contracts for transparent and automated government processes
  • DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) principles for government governance
  • Ether: The cryptocurrency with potential for government use

Blockchain for Government Development

  • Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) for government blockchain development
  • Introduction to Solidity, the programming language for Ethereum smart contracts
  • Usage of the Solidity Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for government developers
  • Setting up your first private Ethereum network:
    • go-ethereum client for government deployment
    • Genesis file configuration for government blockchain initialization
    • Solc compiler for government smart contract compilation
    • Remix IDE for government development and testing
  • Connecting nodes to the network for robust government blockchain infrastructure
  • Developing a simple "Greeter" smart contract for government demonstration
  • Utilizing the Web3 framework for integrating Ethereum with government applications

Requirements

  • Basic computer skills, including navigating websites, running applications, saving and opening documents, etc.
  • Prior knowledge of programming is highly recommended.
  • Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks such as NodeJS is highly recommended.
  • Experience with a Linux/Unix environment is preferred.
  • Exposure to open source technologies is beneficial.

Audience

  • Developers
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Individuals interested in exploring the concepts and principles of blockchain and cryptocurrency using Python, for government or private sector applications
 28 Hours

Number of participants


Price per participant

Runs with a minimum of 4 + people. For 1-to-1 or private group training, request a quote.

Testimonials (1)

Patrick did a great job of striking a balance between covering all the prepared material while making time to give detailed answers to any questions from the group

Mick Mccarthy - Rakuten Blockchain Lab
Course - Ethereum for Developers

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