Blockchain Development with Solana, Rust & Anchor by Parnasree Chowdhury

This course offers a deep dive into the Solana blockchain ecosystem, using the Rust programming language and Anchor framework for smart contract development. You’ll gain hands-on experience building secure, scalable decentralized applications (dApps), including a complete crowdfunding project.

Whether you're an Ethereum developer looking to expand into Solana or a Rust programmer entering Web3, this course will equip you with the practical skills and tools needed to build on one of the fastest-growing blockchain platforms.

✅ What You Will Learn:

• Understand Solana’s architecture and account model

• Write smart contracts in Rust using Solana SDK and Anchor

• Deploy and interact with Solana programs

• Build and test a fully functional crowdfunding dApp

• Use real-world development tools (CLI, Wallets, Web3.js, React)

• Prepare for advanced topics like CPIs, PDAs, and cross-chain bridges

🧠 Course Modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Solana Blockchain

• Solana architecture, validator nodes, accounts

• Setting up Solana CLI and local dev environment

Module 2: Rust Programming Essentials

• Ownership, borrowing, traits, enums

• Writing clean and secure Rust code for smart contracts

Module 3: Smart Contracts with Solana SDK

• Understanding Solana programs

• Accounts, signers, and transaction handling

• Serialization with Borsh

Module 4: Building with Anchor Framework

• Simplified development using Anchor

• Instruction handlers, macros, and context objects

• Anchor project structure and testing

Module 5: dApp Development – Crowdfunding Project

• Building smart contract logic for campaign creation

• Wallet integration using Phantom and Solana Wallet Adapter

• Frontend with React and Web3.js

• Deployment on Devnet/Testnet

Module 6: Testing, Security, and Optimization

• Writing unit and integration tests

• Compute unit limits and optimization techniques

• Preventing common security vulnerabilities

Module 7: Advanced Development Topics

• Program Derived Addresses (PDAs)

• Cross-program invocations (CPI)

• NFT minting basics and Metaplex integration

• Cross-chain bridges (e.g., Wormhole)

Module 8: Career Path & Portfolio Building

• Real-world use cases and job roles in Solana ecosystem

• Structuring your dApps and code for portfolio visibility

• Participating in grants, hackathons, and community projects