Why should I be interested in learning about Algorand and participating in the Bootcamp?

• Algorand has AlgoKit to help you with the building process using languages you already know (TypeScript and Python) and with extensive documentation.
• The costs and speed for testing on Algorand are extremely low, which will allow you to learn and test without friction.
• The companies that work with Algorand are constantly looking for developers to join their work teams. At the end of the Bootcamp you will be able to participate in solving challenges that will test your knowledge and will serve as a cover letter for you to apply for a Web3 job in the Algorand ecosystem.
• This Beginner bootcamp will give you the foundations needed to take part in our Intermediate bootcamp.
• Grow your web 3 developer skills in time to be able to participate in our exciting Global Virtual Hackathon at the end of the year.

Each session will be 2 hours. Here’s what you can expect to cover over the 4 days:

• Session 1: Introducing AlgoKit – your window into Web3
• Session 2: Writing smart contract logic using TealScript
• Session 3: Mastering the Application Binary Interface (ABI)
• Session 4: Interacting with the DAO dApp using dAppFlow

Prerequisites

• GitHub account (sign up)

Why Algorand?

When you decide to start working in blockchain, it is essential that you know the characteristics of the protocol that you are going to use, here are those of Algorand:

• It is a layer 1 network that can process 10,000 transactions per second.
• The cost per transaction is 0.001 ALGO == $0.0003 USD Approx.
• Our blocks are processed in 3.3 seconds.
• We are a carbon negative blockchain as we are committed to being environmentally friendly.