Introduction to Python and Vyper

Begin your journey as a Python and Vyper smart contract developer. Learn how to write, deploy, and interact with Python-based smart contracts using the Vyper programming language. Learn how to build your decentralized applications and kickstart your career as a web3 developer.

Introduction to Python and Vyper

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75 lessons

4 projects

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What you'll learn

This course will help you learn:

The basics of blockchain transactions, how to send and receive money on a blockchain network.

How to write Python based smart contracts using Vyper.

How to read and understand Vyper smart contracts.

Vyper data structures, arrays, structs, hash maps.

How to build a smart contract application and deploy on ZKsync with Moccasin.

Syllabus

Course description

Cyfrin Updraft’s Introduction to Python and Vyper Smart Contract Development course will teach you how to become a smart contract developer using one of the most famous and used programming languages, Python.

100 days, 1 hour per day, learn to build projects, get hands-on experience, learn Vyper and Python smart contract development, and kickstart your career in decentralized finance!

Cyfrin Updraft’s Introduction to Python and Vyper Smart Contract Development course is the most comprehensive, most straightforward introduction to Python based smart contract development using Vyper ever created. Updraft courses have taught over 200,000 students how to develop smart contracts. You can be next!

Whether you have never programmed before, know the basic syntax of Python, or want to expand your knowledge of web3 development, this is the course for you!

Learn data structures, arrays, hash maps, structs, how to send and receive transactions on a blockchain network, how to build your very first app, and how to use Moccasin to deploy it on ZKsync!

Real-world Vyper and python examples help you begin your journey to become a smart contract developer. Learn the basics of blockchain transactions, be able to read and understand Vyper contracts, and build an application!

Choose the learning method that suits you best to learn Python and Vyper. Each lecture has a coding screencast and written lessons to choose from.

Get comfortable with Vyper concepts using Remix to configure your smart contract development environment. And use whichever operating system you prefer, we’ve got you covered whether you’re on Linux, MacOS, or Windows.

This Introduction to Python and Vyper Smart Contract Development course covers:

  • And introduction to Vyper and Python for smart contract development
  • Reading, writing, understanding Vyper smart contracts
  • Building your first application and deploying on ZKsync with Moccasin
  • Introduction to smart contract testing

By the end of this course, you will be a Vyper smart contract developer and ready to learn the intermediate concepts in Cyfrin Updraft’s Intermediate Python and Vyper Smart Contract Development course!

Learn the same programming language the billion dollar protocol Curve Finance is built on.

This comprehensive course contains 75 lessons, over 6 hours of video, projects, and exercises to help you learn Python smart contract development using the Vyper programming language. It delivers the foundational skills you need to excel in more advanced smart contract development, like Moccasin, DevOps, and security.

Introduction to Python and Vyper Smart Contract Development is the first of three courses in the Cyfrin Updraft Python and Vyper Smart Contract Development Career Track.

This course is your first step from beginner to professional, even with zero programming experience. Here's why:

  • The world’s leading Python and Vyper smart contract developers and educators in web3 teach the course.
  • The course is updated regularly to teach you the latest tools, technologies, and development frameworks.
  • You will learn real-world skills used at large companies and protocols.
  • Researchers developed the curriculum leveraging comprehensive student testing, feedback, reviews and industry knowledge.
  • Over 200,000 students have learned to write secure smart contracts using Cyfrin Updraft. Many have changed their lives and became professional web3 developers or started a protocol.
  • You'll save over $10,000. The course is completely free, giving you full access to the industry-leading web3 development course.
  • The course is constantly updated with new content, projects, and modules!

We'll take you one step at a time through the basics of creating Phythonic smart contracts with Vyper, building apps, and deploying on ZKsync with Moccasin. Engaging video tutorials teach you everything you need to know.

You will get lifetime access to over 75 lectures, corresponding resources, and repositories!

Don’t delay! Start learning Vyper smart contract development today and kickstart your career as a web3 developer!

Meet your instructors

Patrick Collins

Patrick Collins

Founder at Cyfrin

Web3 engineer, educator, and Cyfrin co-founder. Patrick's smart contract development and security courses have helped hundreds of thousands of engineers kickstarting their careers into web3.

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