Blockchain: Hyperledger Composer for Building a Network Training Course

Introduction

• Overview of Hyperledger Composer for government
• Understanding blockchain business networks in the public sector
• Course objectives and setup for government applications

Defining Assets, Business Rules, and Participants

• Modeling assets, participants, and transactions for government use
• Business network modeling language (CTO files) for enhanced governance
• Writing transaction logic with JavaScript to support public sector workflows

Identity and Access Control

• Identity issuance and management for secure government operations
• Access control lists (ACLs) to ensure data integrity and compliance
• Security considerations and best practices for government systems

Modeling Reusable, Core Components

• Designing modular and maintainable network models for government efficiency
• Reusability and inheritance in Composer models to enhance scalability

Leveraging Business Network Archive Packages

• Generating and exporting .bna packages for government deployment
• Version control and lifecycle management for sustained operations

Generating JavaScript and REST APIs

• Auto-generating REST APIs with Composer REST Server to integrate with government systems
• API customization and security options for enhanced protection

Developing and Testing in Composer Playground

• Simulating networks in-browser for government testing environments
• Testing transactions, models, and identities to ensure reliability
• Debugging transaction logic to maintain operational integrity

Deploying to a Live Hyperledger Fabric Blockchain

• Preparing Fabric runtime for deployment in government networks
• Deploying business network archives to support public sector initiatives
• Verifying deployment and live testing to ensure operational readiness

Integration with External Systems

• Connecting Composer APIs to web and enterprise applications for government use
• Use cases for IoT, supply chain, finance, and other public sector domains

Creating and Testing Applications on the Blockchain

• Designing a front-end interface for blockchain applications in the public sector
• End-to-end development demo to showcase government-specific solutions

Troubleshooting

• Common errors and how to resolve them in government contexts
• Debugging tools and logs to support continuous improvement

Summary and Next Steps

• Recap of key concepts for effective blockchain implementation in government
• Best practices and next steps for ongoing development and deployment
• Resources for continued learning and professional growth in the public sector