Algorand Invites Developers to Sign Up to Online Bootcamp

Key Highlights:

• Algorand announced the second cohort of its bootcamp guided by Algorand’s expert Developer Relations Team, inviting both beginners and intermediate developers a unique opportunity to learn and hone their skills in blockchain development.
• Algorand’s developer bootcamp features a comprehensive curriculum covering a wide array of topics essential for blockchain developers.

Leading blockchain platform, Algorithm in its efforts to encourage learning and innovation in the blockchain space has announced the commencement of its second cohort of Algorand Developer Bootcamps.

According to the announcement, the bootcamps have been planned to equip participants with the skills and knowledge they need to become proficient Algorand developers and contribute to the evolving Algorand ecosystem.

Scheduled to commence by early September, the bootcamps will be held in two stages to enable it run comprehensively for both beginners and intermediate developers. Curated and guided by Algorand’s expert Developer Relations Team, the sessions will provide a unique opportunity for aspiring developers to delve into the world of decentralized applications using Algorand’s native technical features.

The event will kick off with the Beginner Bootcamp which will run from September 4th to 7th. Afterwards, it will be followed closely by the Intermediate Bootcamp, scheduled to wrap up the event. The Intermediate Bootcamp will run from September 11th to 14th.

Furthermore, the successful completion of the Beginner Bootcamp will serve as a prerequisite to joining the Intermediate Bootcamp, setting the stage for a progressive learning for developers to leverage. Algorand has unveiled its upcoming Global Virtual Hackathon, thus adding a layer of excitement to participants’ learning journey.

Algorand’s Developer Bootcamp Presents a Comprehensive Curriculum 

Interestingly, the bootcamps will offer developers exclusive accessibility. As a result, all content will be conducted in English and offered free of charge. This democratization of knowledge aims to remove barriers for aspiring developers who are passionate about embarking on their Algorand journey. In addition to this bootcamps boast a well-structured curriculum designed to accelerate participants’ development as Algorand experts.

The curriculum encompasses a range of topics, from foundational concepts to hands-on application building. The sessions will cover key aspects such as Algorand Developer Onboarding with JavaScript SDK and AlgoKit Installation, building decentralized applications (dApps) using tools like Beaker and dAppFlow, and debugging dApps with the combined power of Beaker, PyTeal, and PyTest. Participants will also gain insights into creating TypeScript Frontend UIs for dApps and receive a comprehensive understanding of Algorand’s features and benefits.

In addition to this, those who participate in the bootcamps will have the opportunity to tap into exciting opportunities in the blockchain job market. Companies collaborating with Algorand are actively seeking talented developers to contribute to their projects, presenting participants with a promising gateway to Web3 job prospects within the Algorand ecosystem.

The motivation to engage with Algorand’s bootcamps goes beyond just acquiring technical skills. Algorand’s ecosystem boasts attributes that make it a compelling choice for developers. The protocol’s impressive capacity to process 10,000 transactions per second coupled with the remarkably low transaction cost of 0.001 ALGO (approximately $0.0003 USD) makes it a playground for experimentation and innovation. With blocks processed in an enviable 3.3 seconds, Algorand proves its commitment to environmental sustainability by being a carbon-negative blockchain.