Phase 1: CS & Programming Fundamentals (Months 1-3)
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Primary Curriculum: CS50's Introduction to Computer Science
○ Course Page (edX): Enroll here to follow the officialcourse, submit problem sets,
and get a certificate.
○ (https://www.youtube.com/c/Freecodecamp): Watch thecomplete, high-quality
lecture series for free.
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Supplementary Resources
○ (https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/computerbasics/): Foran overview of computer
hardware, software, and the internet.
○ (https://www.edx.org/learn/computer-programming/iitbombay-programming-basi
cs): Focuses on algorithmic thinking over languagesyntax.
○ (https://techdevguide.withgoogle.com/): A collectionof supplementary materials
for new CS students.
Phase 2: Web2 Frontend Development (Months 4-7)
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Module 2.1: HTML & CSS
○ (https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Learn_web_development/Core/Structur
ing_content): The definitive guide to learning HTMLstructure.
○ (https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Learn_web_development/Core/Styling_
basics): The best place to learn the fundamentalsof styling web pages.
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Module 2.2: JavaScript Deep Dive
○ (https://fcc.quest.ac/learn/javascript-algorithms-and-data-structures/):A
comprehensive, project-based curriculum to master JavaScript.
○ (https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript/Guide):An in-depth
guide covering the language from basics to advanced topics.
○ (https://javascript.info/): An excellent, modern JavaScripttutorial with clear
explanations and examples.
○ Interactive Learning Platforms:
■ (https://www.codecademy.com/learn/learn-javascript-fundamentals)
■ (https://scrimba.com/learn/javascript)
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Module 2.3: React.js
○ (https://react.dev/learn): The new, official, andhighly interactive way to learn React
from the source.
○ Video Tutorials:
■ (https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/react-tutorial-build-a-project/)
■ (https://www.youtube.com/@TraversyMedia/community)
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Capstone Project: Build an Interactive SPA
○ (https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/javascript/create-a-single-page-application-usin
g-html-css-javascript/): A step-by-step guide to buildingan SPA with vanilla
JavaScript.
○ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OulQ9W2s6Z0): A videotutorial for building a
simple CRUD application.
Phase 3: Blockchain & Ethereum Theory (Month 8)
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Core Concepts
○ (https://academy.binance.com/en/courses/track/beginner-track/blockchain-funda
mentals/introduction-to-blockchain-technology): Clear,beginner-friendly articles
and videos on core concepts.
○ Coinbase Learn: Simple explainers on a wide rangeof crypto topics.
○ ethereum.org: The official and canonical source forall things Ethereum.
Phase 4: Smart Contract Development (Months 9-11)
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Module 4.1: Learning Solidity
○ CryptoZombies: The #1 interactive tutorial for learningSolidity by building a game.
○ (https://www.dappuniversity.com/articles/solidity):A step-by-step guide from
basics to a complete smart contract.
○ (https://www.alchemy.com/dapps/solidity-documentation-generator):The
definitive reference for the Solidity language.
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Module 4.2: Development Environments
○ (https://remix-project.org/): A powerful, web-basedIDE for getting started with zero
setup.
○ (https://docs.tenderly.co/contract-verification/hardhat):The industry-standard
toolchain for professional development.
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Module 4.3: Security Fundamentals
○ OpenZeppelin Contracts: Use these battle-tested, securelibraries for common
standards.
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Capstone Project: Deploy to a Testnet
○ (https://docs.chain.link/quickstarts/deploy-your-first-contract):A clear,
step-by-step guide on deploying a contract using Remix and MetaMask.
Phase 5: Full-Stack dApp Integration (Months 12-14)
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Module 5.1: Connecting Frontend to Blockchain
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(https://docs.ethers.org/v6/single-page/): The primarylibrary for interacting with
the Ethereum blockchain from your frontend.
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(https://metamask.github.io/mm-docs-v2/staging/wallet/):Learn how to integrate
the most popular browser wallet into your dApp.
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Module 5.2: Building the dApp
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(https://www.dappuniversity.com/articles/how-to-build-a-blockchain-app):A
comprehensive tutorial walking through the entire integration process.
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(https://dappuniversity.teachable.com/): Offers numerousproject-based tutorials.
○
(https://reetesh.in/projects): Contains practicalexamples and project
walkthroughs.
Phase 6: Advancing Your Skills (Months 15+)
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Module 6.1: Security Deep Dive
○
(https://solidityscan.com/discover/owasp-smart-contract-top-10-security-risks-a
nd-vulnerabilities-a-deep-dive-with-real-world-exploits-and-credshields-contribut
ion/): An essential checklist of the most criticalsecurity vulnerabilities.
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(https://diligence.consensys.io/blog/): Articles andbest practices from a leading
ecurity firm.
s
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(https://blog.openzeppelin.com/): Insights on securedevelopment and contract
upgrades.
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Module 6.2: Essential Web3 Infrastructure
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(https://docs.ipfs.tech/how-to/): Learn how to usethe standard for decentralized
file storage.
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(https://chain.link/education/blockchain-oracles):Understand how to bring
real-world data on-chain with oracles.
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(https://www.starknet.io/blog/layer-2-scaling-solutions/):An introduction to
technologies like Rollups that make Ethereum more scalable.
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Module 6.3: Exploring dApp Verticals
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(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decentralized_finance):Learn about decentralized
exchanges, lending protocols, and more.
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(https://usa.kaspersky.com/resource-center/definitions/what-is-an-nft):Go
deeper into the technology behind non-fungible tokens.
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