Welcome to the Azle Language Course! This course is designed to introduce you to the Azle programming language and its applications in the context of the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) blockchain. By the end of this course, you will have a solid understanding of Azle and be ready to develop smart contracts for the ICP blockchain.
- Introduction
- Course Overview
- Prerequisites
- Course Structure
- Getting Started
- Course Content
- Resources
- License
Azle is a programming language specifically designed for the ICP blockchain, known for its simplicity, readability, and native integration with the ICP platform. This course aims to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to develop smart contracts in Azle.
- Understand the fundamentals of the Azle programming language.
- Learn how Azle is used in the context of the ICP blockchain.
- Gain practical experience by developing smart contracts in Azle.
Before starting this course, it is recommended to have a basic understanding of:
- Blockchain technology and smart contracts.
- General programming concepts.
This course is structured as a series of slides. You can access the slides in PDF format here.
To begin the course, you can simply follow the slides and examples provided. Additionally, you may want to set up your development environment for Azle by following these steps:
- Install the Azle Compiler.
- Set up an ICP Development Environment.
- Clone this repository to access code examples and exercises.
The course content includes the following topics:
- Introduction to ICP Blockchain
- The Role of Smart Contracts
- Why Azle?
- Azle Fundamentals
- Variables and Data Types
- Control Flow
- Functions
- Working with Lists and Maps
- Error Handling
- Interacting with the ICP Blockchain
- Smart Contract Development
- Security Considerations
- Debugging and Testing
- Use Cases and Examples
- Best Practices
This course content is released under the MIT License.